Postcode IV56 8WZ (Highland) Terminated July 2018

Map showing IV56 8WZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV56 8WZ is located in Highland It was introduced in December 2012 and terminated in July 2018.IV56 8WZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

IV56 8WZ 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 8WZ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to IV56 8WZ is Mill Road which is centered 111 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Museum and is 426 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Harlosh Takeout and is 844 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

Policing for IV56 8WZ 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 8WZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Mill Road 111 m
Rathad Chille Mhoile 542 m
B884 4.13 km
A863 13.42 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV56 8WZ

Introduction December 2012
Termination July 2018
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Atholl House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
371 m
Atholl Service Station & Waterside Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 29, 2015
371 m
Blas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 1, 2019
371 m
Dunvegan Bakery Manufacturers/packers Improvement Required
August 12, 2021
371 m
Fasgadh Stores Retailers - other Pass
August 18, 2011
371 m
The Dunvegan Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
February 7, 2020
371 m
The Misty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
October 14, 2021
371 m
The Tables Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 5, 2011
371 m
Yurt Tea and Coffee Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
371 m
Maria's Preserves Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
385 m
Yurt Tea & Coffee Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
463 m
Dunvegan Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 6, 2016
613 m
Jann's Cakes (Shop) Retailers - other Pass
March 2, 2017
613 m
Millburn B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
613 m
The Old School Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
October 28, 2021
613 m
Tullochard House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 16, 2013
613 m
Harlosh Takeout Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
844 m
Mr Jonathan Bean Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
844 m
Hame Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 16, 2015
3.05 km
Ardmorn Holiday Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 8, 2015
3.27 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Museum Bus Stop/Station 426 m
Kingsbrae Bus Stop/Station 557 m
Kilmuir Road End Bus Stop/Station 574 m
Hotel Bus Stop/Station 589 m
Munro Place Bus Stop/Station 1.21 km
Benbecula Balivanich Airport Air 48.13 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cnoc nan Uan Hill Or Mountain 585 m
Cnoc Beag Hill Or Mountain 827 m
Cnoc a' Chrochadair Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
Cnoc Mòr Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Healaval Forest Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Rory More's Fall Waterfall 1.84 km
Beinn a' Ghuail Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
Beinn a' Chapuill Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
Gleann Airigh Beathaig Valley 2.03 km
Cnoc na Caillich Hill Or Mountain 2.16 km
Osdale Valley 2.43 km
Cnoc Mòr Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Ob Dubh Bay 2.56 km
Ob Buaile an Teachdaire Wetland 2.7 km
Gairbh Eilein Island 2.86 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.43237000
Longitude -6.57437100
OS Easting 125561
OS Northing 0847248
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001800
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 1C2