Postcode IV7 8AQ (Highland)

Map showing IV7 8AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV7 8AQ is located in Highland It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. IV7 8AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV7 8AQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 IV7 8AQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to IV7 8AQ is A862 which is centered 385 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Station Road and is 649 m away. The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 4.22 km away.

The local pub for residents of IV7 8AQ is The Hen House and is 4.25 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 2, 2006.

50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for IV7 8AQ 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 IV7 8AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV7 8AQ, and the approximate distance away.

A862 385 m
B9169 3.07 km
A832 23.24 km
A835 30.91 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV7 8AQ

Introduction June 2000
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 IV7 8AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Drover's Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2019
3.22 km
Ms Gillian MacNab Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 11, 2011
3.41 km
Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua (Sole Trader) Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
3.72 km
Wyvis House Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
February 2, 2022
3.86 km
Alba Cakes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
December 3, 2015
4.04 km
Ross County Football Club Ltd Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
4.18 km
Garfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.19 km
Urrard B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.19 km
Ems & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.25 km
Hard Angel Ltd Other catering premises Pass
February 17, 2022
4.25 km
Tina,s Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 4, 2015
4.25 km
The Hen House Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 2, 2006
4.25 km
Army Cadet Force Training Centre Other catering premises Pass
January 15, 2013
4.25 km
The Little Baker Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
4.27 km
Poundstretcher Retailers - other Exempt
October 17, 2014
4.29 km
National Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 26, 2021
4.3 km
Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 23, 2011
4.3 km
Ross Memorial Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
December 18, 2015
4.31 km
John M Munro Retailers - other Pass
October 13, 2016
4.32 km
New Look Retailers - other Exempt
September 7, 2011
4.32 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV7 8AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Station Road Bus Stop/Station 649 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 660 m
Mace Shop Bus Stop/Station 947 m
Gairloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 955 m
Gairs Croft Bus Stop/Station 960 m
Dingwall Rail Station Rail 4.22 km
Muir of Ord Rail Station Rail 4.63 km
Muir of Ord Rail Station Rail 4.63 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV7 8AQ - Data from Dec 2021

Schoolhouse Belt Woodland Or Forest 321 m
Fisher Wood Woodland Or Forest 605 m
Brander Pool Inland Water 654 m
Keepers Pool Inland Water 657 m
Horse Pool Inland Water 691 m
Fence Pool Inland Water 747 m
Conan Wood Woodland Or Forest 818 m
Whitegates Pool Inland Water 821 m
Wilson's Stream Inland Water 912 m
Murdo's Pool Inland Water 927 m
Dunglass Island Island 1 km
Last Hope Pool Inland Water 1.11 km
Balavil Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Cemetery Pool Inland Water 1.16 km
Lodge Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV7 8AQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 50%
30-300 Mbps 50%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.55653400
Longitude -4.43226600
OS Easting 254571
OS Northing 0854434
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3130
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Electoral Ward Dingwall and Seaforth
Local Authority District Highland
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000028
Travel To Work Area Inverness

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: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001771
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Conon
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Conon - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1A2