Postcode IV56 8FF (Highland)

Map showing IV56 8FF and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV56 8FF is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV56 8FF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV56 8FF 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 IV56 8FF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV56 8FF is A863 which is centered 4.34 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Ose Junction and is 576 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Mobile Codfather and is 2.54 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Policing for IV56 8FF 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to IV56 8FF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV56 8FF, and the approximate distance away.

A863 4.34 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV56 8FF

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IV56 8FF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Old Byre Skye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 21, 2015
839 m
Lobster Oyster Ltd Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
2.54 km
Mobile Codfather Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.54 km
Foxwood on Skye Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.79 km
Ullinish Country Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 20, 2015
2.79 km
Harlosh Takeout Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.17 km
Isabelle Florin Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
3.17 km
The Crofters Bite Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
November 3, 2020
3.45 km
The Skye Bakehouse Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.45 km
Bog Myrtle Skye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2019
3.52 km
Struan Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 25, 2013
3.52 km
Windrush Cafe Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 15, 2015
3.52 km
Isle of Skye Fudge Company Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
February 17, 2020
3.55 km
Not Applicable Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
3.55 km
The Isle of Skye Black Pudding Company Manufacturers/packers Pass
September 30, 2021
3.55 km
Ardmorn Holiday Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 8, 2015
5.97 km
Roskhill House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.97 km
Hame Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 16, 2015
6.16 km
Caora Dhubh Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2017
6.36 km
Croft 4 Portnalong Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
6.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV56 8FF - Data from Apr 2022

Ose Junction Bus Stop/Station 576 m
Road End Bus Stop/Station 585 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV56 8FF - Data from Dec 2021

Cnoc a' Sgà Hill Or Mountain 465 m
Ben Toirlean Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Buaile Dubh Àrd Hill Or Mountain 1.36 km
Cnoc a' Fhradhaire Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Glen Ose Valley 1.57 km
Mullach Gàraidh Dhuibhe Hill Or Mountain 1.63 km
Sgeir Mhòr Island 1.66 km
Sgeir Bheag Island 2.03 km
Sgeir a' Chuain Island 2.04 km
Cnoc nam Braonan Hill Or Mountain 2.3 km
Sula Skerry Island 2.57 km
Loch Bracadale Sea 2.58 km
Dùn Mòr Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Tarner Island Island 2.65 km
Mullach Glen Ullinish Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV56 8FF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 100%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.37655200
Longitude -6.46145500
OS Easting 131924
OS Northing 0840591
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3613
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000038
Travel To Work Area Portree

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001852
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 1A1