The postcode IV55 8GZ is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV55 8GZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV55 8GZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of IV55 8GZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to IV55 8GZ is A863 which is centered 10.39 km away.
The nearest bus stop is at Free Church and is 83 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Harlosh Takeout and is 3.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
87.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 12.5% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for IV55 8GZ is covered by the Scotland police force association and Highland Health and Social Care Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to IV55 8GZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV55 8GZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV55 8GZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IV55 8GZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hame Hotel | Pass September 16, 2015 | 0 m | |
| Ardmorn Holiday Accommodation | Pass April 8, 2015 | 397 m | |
| Roskhill House Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 397 m | |
| Dunvegan Primary School | Pass October 6, 2016 | 2.43 km | |
| Jann's Cakes (Shop) | Pass March 2, 2017 | 2.43 km | |
| Millburn B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 2.43 km | |
| The Old School Restaurant | Improvement Required October 28, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| Tullochard House | Pass April 16, 2013 | 2.43 km | |
| Yurt Tea & Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 2.58 km | |
| Mr & Mrs R Whiddon | Awaiting Inspection | 2.78 km | |
| Mrs Julie Wildman | Awaiting Inspection | 2.78 km | |
| Orbost Walled Garden | Awaiting Inspection | 2.78 km | |
| Maria's Preserves | Awaiting Inspection | 3.07 km | |
| Harlosh Takeout | Awaiting Inspection | 3.08 km | |
| Mr Jonathan Bean | Awaiting Inspection | 3.08 km | |
| Isle of Skye Fudge Company | Awaiting Inspection February 17, 2020 | 3.34 km | |
| Not Applicable | Awaiting Inspection | 3.34 km | |
| The Isle of Skye Black Pudding Company | Pass September 30, 2021 | 3.34 km | |
| Atholl House | Awaiting Inspection | 3.41 km | |
| Atholl Service Station & Waterside Bistro Cafe | Pass September 29, 2015 | 3.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV55 8GZ - Data from Apr 2022
| at Free Church | 83 m | |
| Roag Road End | 85 m | |
| Roag Road End | 88 m | |
| Junction | 291 m | |
| Junction | 297 m | |
| Benbecula Balivanich Airport | 50.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV55 8GZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Cnoc Gresham | 795 m | |
| Cnoc na Caillich | 911 m | |
| Ben Vatten | 1.61 km | |
| Cnoc na h-Airigh | 1.77 km | |
| Vatten Island | 1.87 km | |
| Cnoc na Cuagaich | 2.17 km | |
| Cnoc Carrach | 2.17 km | |
| Sgier Dhubh | 2.32 km | |
| Cnoc a' Bhiden | 2.38 km | |
| Glen Heysdal | Valley | 2.4 km |
| Cleat Skerry | 2.52 km | |
| Cnoc nan Craobh | 2.56 km | |
| Cnoc nan Uan | 2.57 km | |
| Stromaskeir | 2.64 km | |
| Cnoc Beag | 2.65 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV55 8GZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 87.5% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.41403400 |
| Longitude | -6.53671500 |
| OS Easting | 127682 |
| OS Northing | 0845061 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ross, Skye and Lochaber |
| Electoral Ward | Eilean á Chèo |
| Local Authority District | Highland |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000038 |
| Travel To Work Area | Portree |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Highland Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Highland |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Highland Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001808 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Skye North West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Skye North West - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |