Postcode IV7 8DW (Highland)

Map showing IV7 8DW and nearby postcodes

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

IV7 8DW 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 IV7 8DW as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to IV7 8DW is Wrightfield Park which is centered 153 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wrightfield Park and is 161 m away. The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 2.72 km away.

The local pub for residents of IV7 8DW is The Hen House and is 2.69 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 2, 2006. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dings Chinese Restaurant and is 2.7 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on June 28, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 38.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.9 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 4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Wrightfield Park 153 m
Muirden Road 194 m
Stuarthill Drive 229 m
Seaforth Place 259 m
Rosshill Drive 262 m
Manse Gardens 296 m
Dunglass Road 314 m
Grant Crescent 339 m
A862 1.46 km
B9169 3.45 km
A834 4.82 km
B9163 13.1 km
A832 22.24 km
A835 29.57 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV7 8DW

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 8DW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Drover's Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2019
1.6 km
Ms Gillian MacNab Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 11, 2011
1.86 km
Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua (Sole Trader) Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
2.19 km
Wyvis House Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
February 2, 2022
2.35 km
Alba Cakes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
December 3, 2015
2.51 km
The Little Baker Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.58 km
Garfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.67 km
Urrard B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.67 km
The Hen House Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 2, 2006
2.69 km
Poundstretcher Retailers - other Exempt
October 17, 2014
2.7 km
Busy Bees Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 29, 2018
2.7 km
Dings Chinese Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
June 28, 2019
2.7 km
Spar Retailers - other Pass
August 18, 2008
2.7 km
John M Munro Retailers - other Pass
October 13, 2016
2.73 km
New Look Retailers - other Exempt
September 7, 2011
2.73 km
Sue Ryder Care shop Retailers - other Exempt
February 28, 2011
2.73 km
Sweet Treats Retailers - other Pass
March 28, 2011
2.73 km
Ems & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.73 km
Hard Angel Ltd Other catering premises Pass
February 17, 2022
2.73 km
Tina,s Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 4, 2015
2.73 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wrightfield Park Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Wrightfield Park Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 378 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 385 m
Petrol Station Bus Stop/Station 508 m
Bank of Scotland Taxi Rank 2.79 km
Dingwall Rail Station Rail 2.72 km

Nearby Nature

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

Garrie Island Island 283 m
Craig Ruadh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Whitegates Pool Inland Water 1.28 km
Murdo's Pool Inland Water 1.3 km
Fence Pool Inland Water 1.46 km
Last Hope Pool Inland Water 1.52 km
Horse Pool Inland Water 1.56 km
Brander Pool Inland Water 1.69 km
Dunglass Island Island 1.8 km
Schoolhouse Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Keepers Pool Inland Water 1.85 km
Fisher Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Wilson's Stream Inland Water 2.02 km
Cemetery Pool Inland Water 2.11 km
Broad Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.9 Mbps 38.2 Mbps 43.88 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.9 Mbps 11.54 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 0% 27 8
30-300 Mbps 100% 41 10.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 130,812 kWh - mean 26,162 kWh : median 27,265 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV7 8DW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.57165600
Longitude -4.44021600
OS Easting 254156
OS Northing 0856134
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3543
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
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 - 02
Output Area / Small Area 8C1