Postcode IV7 8DN (Highland)

Map showing IV7 8DN and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV7 8DN is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV7 8DN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV7 8DN 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 8DN as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV7 8DN is A862 which is centered 1.23 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Wyvis Crescent and is 504 m away. The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 3.4 km away.

The local pub for residents of IV7 8DN is The Hen House and is 3.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 2, 2006.

Residents reported an average download speed of 60.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 60% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 40% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A862 1.23 km
B9169 2.12 km
B9163 12.75 km
A832 23.73 km
A835 31.14 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV7 8DN

Introduction January 1980
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 8DN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Drover's Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2019
2.57 km
Ms Gillian MacNab Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 11, 2011
2.69 km
Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua (Sole Trader) Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
2.95 km
Wyvis House Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
February 2, 2022
3.08 km
Ross County Football Club Ltd Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
3.25 km
Alba Cakes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
December 3, 2015
3.26 km
Army Cadet Force Training Centre Other catering premises Pass
January 15, 2013
3.39 km
Garfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.4 km
Urrard B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.4 km
Ems & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.44 km
Hard Angel Ltd Other catering premises Pass
February 17, 2022
3.44 km
Tina,s Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 4, 2015
3.44 km
Ross Memorial Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
December 18, 2015
3.45 km
The Hen House Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 2, 2006
3.48 km
Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 23, 2011
3.51 km
National Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 26, 2021
3.52 km
Poundstretcher Retailers - other Exempt
October 17, 2014
3.56 km
Boots The Chemist Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
June 28, 2000
3.59 km
Central Bakery Other catering premises Pass
November 14, 2019
3.59 km
Chilli Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 28, 2019
3.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wyvis Crescent Bus Stop/Station 504 m
Wyvis Crescent Bus Stop/Station 513 m
Gairs Croft Bus Stop/Station 676 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 769 m
Gairloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 901 m
Bank of Scotland Taxi Rank 3.62 km
Dingwall Rail Station Rail 3.4 km
Muir of Ord Rail Station Rail 5.67 km
Muir of Ord Rail Station Rail 5.67 km

Nearby Nature

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

Garrie Island Island 1.38 km
Schoolhouse Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Whitegates Pool Inland Water 1.54 km
Fence Pool Inland Water 1.59 km
Horse Pool Inland Water 1.61 km
Brander Pool Inland Water 1.65 km
Murdo's Pool Inland Water 1.65 km
Fisher Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Keepers Pool Inland Water 1.71 km
Conan Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Balavil Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Last Hope Pool Inland Water 1.93 km
Dunglass Island Island 1.98 km
Wilson's Stream Inland Water 1.98 km
Cemetery Pool Inland Water 2.2 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 61.3 Mbps 60.5 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 13.3 Mbps 13.5 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 40% - -
30-300 Mbps 60% 60.5 13.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.56348400
Longitude -4.41895100
OS Easting 255395
OS Northing 0855179
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 Black Isle
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: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001614
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Conon
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Conon - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1A1