The postcode IV56 8FJ is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV56 8FJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV56 8FJ 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 8FJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to IV56 8FJ is A863 which is centered 5.13 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Ose Junction and is 366 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Mobile Codfather and is 1.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 5.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 52.2% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 34.8% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IV56 8FJ 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 IV56 8FJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV56 8FJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV56 8FJ
| 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 IV56 8FJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Byre Skye | Pass September 21, 2015 | 0 m | |
| Lobster Oyster Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 1.87 km | |
| Mobile Codfather | Awaiting Inspection | 1.87 km | |
| Harlosh Takeout | Awaiting Inspection | 2.52 km | |
| Isabelle Florin | Awaiting Inspection | 2.52 km | |
| Isle of Skye Fudge Company | Awaiting Inspection February 17, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| Not Applicable | Awaiting Inspection | 2.86 km | |
| The Isle of Skye Black Pudding Company | Pass September 30, 2021 | 2.86 km | |
| Foxwood on Skye | Awaiting Inspection | 3.57 km | |
| Ullinish Country Lodge | Pass May 20, 2015 | 3.57 km | |
| The Crofters Bite | Awaiting Inspection November 3, 2020 | 4.29 km | |
| The Skye Bakehouse | Awaiting Inspection | 4.29 km | |
| Bog Myrtle Skye | Awaiting Inspection May 21, 2019 | 4.35 km | |
| Struan Primary School | Pass February 25, 2013 | 4.35 km | |
| Windrush Cafe Studio | Pass July 15, 2015 | 4.35 km | |
| Ardmorn Holiday Accommodation | Pass April 8, 2015 | 5.13 km | |
| Roskhill House Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 5.13 km | |
| Hame Hotel | Pass September 16, 2015 | 5.33 km | |
| Mr & Mrs R Whiddon | Awaiting Inspection | 5.94 km | |
| Mrs Julie Wildman | Awaiting Inspection | 5.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV56 8FJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Ose Junction | 366 m | |
| Road End | 375 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV56 8FJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Buaile Dubh Àrd | 548 m | |
| Cnoc a' Sgà | 1.23 km | |
| Sgeir a' Chuain | 1.52 km | |
| Glen Ose | Valley | 1.57 km |
| Sgeir Mhòr | 1.59 km | |
| Cnoc a' Fhradhaire | 1.72 km | |
| Loch Bracadale | 1.76 km | |
| Ben Toirlean | 1.95 km | |
| Sgeir Bheag | 2.05 km | |
| Mullach GÃ raidh Dhuibhe | 2.26 km | |
| Mullach Glen Ullinish | 2.6 km | |
| Tarner Island | 2.8 km | |
| Cnoc nam Braonan | 3.08 km | |
| Camas BÃ n | 3.1 km | |
| Beinn Bheag | 3.1 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV56 8FJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 6.1 Mbps | 5.4 Mbps | 8.06 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.3 Mbps | 0.3 Mbps | 0.29 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 34.8% | 65.2% | 5.4 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 52.2% | 13% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 13% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 13% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV56 8FJ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.38214700 |
| Longitude | -6.47079500 |
| OS Easting | 131404 |
| OS Northing | 0841250 |
| 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: 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 |