The postcode IV56 8FQ is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV56 8FQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV56 8FQ 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 8FQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to IV56 8FQ is A863 which is centered 7.05 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Junction and is 882 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Mobile Codfather and is 1.06 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 2.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for IV56 8FQ 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 8FQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV56 8FQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV56 8FQ
| 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 8FQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobster Oyster Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 1.06 km | |
| Mobile Codfather | Awaiting Inspection | 1.06 km | |
| Old Byre Skye | Pass September 21, 2015 | 2.2 km | |
| Harlosh Takeout | Awaiting Inspection | 2.39 km | |
| Isabelle Florin | Awaiting Inspection | 2.39 km | |
| Isle of Skye Fudge Company | Awaiting Inspection February 17, 2020 | 2.39 km | |
| Not Applicable | Awaiting Inspection | 2.39 km | |
| The Isle of Skye Black Pudding Company | Pass September 30, 2021 | 2.39 km | |
| Ardmorn Holiday Accommodation | Pass April 8, 2015 | 3.11 km | |
| Roskhill House Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 3.11 km | |
| Hame Hotel | Pass September 16, 2015 | 3.38 km | |
| Mr & Mrs R Whiddon | Awaiting Inspection | 4.8 km | |
| Mrs Julie Wildman | Awaiting Inspection | 4.8 km | |
| Orbost Walled Garden | Awaiting Inspection | 4.8 km | |
| Foxwood on Skye | Awaiting Inspection | 5.76 km | |
| Ullinish Country Lodge | Pass May 20, 2015 | 5.76 km | |
| Dunvegan Primary School | Pass October 6, 2016 | 5.77 km | |
| Jann's Cakes (Shop) | Pass March 2, 2017 | 5.77 km | |
| Millburn B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 5.77 km | |
| The Old School Restaurant | Improvement Required October 28, 2021 | 5.77 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV56 8FQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Junction | 882 m | |
| Junction | 884 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV56 8FQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Loch Bracadale | 441 m | |
| Beinn Bheag | 1.76 km | |
| Buaile Dubh Àrd | 1.8 km | |
| Glen Heysdal | Valley | 1.93 km |
| Loch Cnoc a' Chrochaire | 1.94 km | |
| Cnoc a' Chrochaire | 1.96 km | |
| Ben Vatten | 2.07 km | |
| Vatten Island | 2.22 km | |
| Sgeir a' Chuain | 2.42 km | |
| Sgier Dhubh | 2.57 km | |
| Glen Ose | Valley | 2.7 km |
| Stromaskeir | 2.76 km | |
| Mullach Glen Ullinish | 2.89 km | |
| Cleat Skerry | 2.95 km | |
| Camas BÃ n | 3.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV56 8FQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 2.2 Mbps | 2.1 Mbps | 2.85 Mbps |
| Upload | 0 Mbps | 0 Mbps | 0 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 2.2 | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.39973600 |
| Longitude | -6.48728700 |
| OS Easting | 130543 |
| OS Northing | 0843271 |
| 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 |