The postcode IV7 8BQ is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV7 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV7 8BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 8BQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to IV7 8BQ is Gairloch Crescent which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gairloch Crescent and is 105 m away. The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 3.36 km away.
The local pub for residents of IV7 8BQ is The Hen House and is 3.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 2, 2006.
Residents reported an average download speed of 49.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IV7 8BQ 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 IV7 8BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV7 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV7 8BQ
| 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 IV7 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drover's Rest Cafe | Awaiting Inspection May 21, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Ms Gillian MacNab | Pass July 11, 2011 | 2.54 km | |
| Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua (Sole Trader) | Awaiting Inspection | 2.86 km | |
| Wyvis House Care Centre | Improvement Required February 2, 2022 | 3 km | |
| Alba Cakes | Awaiting Inspection December 3, 2015 | 3.18 km | |
| Garfield Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 3.33 km | |
| Urrard B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 3.33 km | |
| Ross County Football Club Ltd | Pass March 10, 2020 | 3.37 km | |
| The Hen House | Pass November 2, 2006 | 3.38 km | |
| Ems & Co | Awaiting Inspection | 3.39 km | |
| Hard Angel Ltd | Pass February 17, 2022 | 3.39 km | |
| Tina,s Tearoom | Pass September 4, 2015 | 3.39 km | |
| The Little Baker | Awaiting Inspection | 3.4 km | |
| Army Cadet Force Training Centre | Pass January 15, 2013 | 3.4 km | |
| Poundstretcher | Exempt October 17, 2014 | 3.43 km | |
| National Hotel | Pass August 26, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Pass June 23, 2011 | 3.44 km | |
| John M Munro | Pass October 13, 2016 | 3.46 km | |
| New Look | Exempt September 7, 2011 | 3.46 km | |
| Sue Ryder Care shop | Exempt February 28, 2011 | 3.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV7 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Gairloch Crescent | 105 m | |
| Primary School | 117 m | |
| Gairs Croft | 182 m | |
| Mace Shop | 201 m | |
| War Memorial | 270 m | |
| Bank of Scotland | 3.5 km | |
| Dingwall Rail Station | 3.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV7 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitegates Pool | 817 m | |
| Garrie Island | 881 m | |
| Murdo's Pool | 909 m | |
| Fence Pool | 927 m | |
| Horse Pool | 985 m | |
| Schoolhouse Belt | 1.02 km | |
| Brander Pool | 1.08 km | |
| Fisher Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Keepers Pool | 1.2 km | |
| Last Hope Pool | 1.21 km | |
| Dunglass Island | 1.34 km | |
| Wilson's Stream | 1.44 km | |
| Conan Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Cemetery Pool | 1.62 km | |
| Greenbank Pool | 1.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV7 8BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.9 Mbps | 49.1 Mbps | 76.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 49.1 | 11.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV7 8BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.56434500 |
| Longitude | -4.43260300 |
| OS Easting | 254582 |
| OS Northing | 0855304 |
| 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 | Dingwall and Seaforth |
| Local Authority District | Highland |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Inverness |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001637 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Conon |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Conon - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |