Postcode IV7 8FJ (Highland)

Map showing IV7 8FJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV7 8FJ is located in Highland It was introduced in December 2017 and is an active postcode. IV7 8FJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to IV7 8FJ is Rowan Gardens which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gairs Croft and is 306 m away. The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 3.49 km away.

The local pub for residents of IV7 8FJ is The Hen House and is 3.54 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 2, 2006.

Residents reported an average download speed of 109.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 98.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rowan Gardens 32 m
Thistle Road 137 m
Barley Row 142 m
Cherry Drive 181 m
Broom Court 212 m
Willow Court 218 m
Cononbrae Close 281 m
Beinn View 292 m
Gairs Croft 294 m
School Road 372 m
Leanaig Road 424 m
B9162 424 m
A862 767 m
B9169 2.61 km
B9163 13.16 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV7 8FJ

Introduction December 2017
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 8FJ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gairs Croft Bus Stop/Station 306 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 375 m
Wyvis Crescent Bus Stop/Station 382 m
Wyvis Crescent Bus Stop/Station 398 m
Gairloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 474 m
Bank of Scotland Taxi Rank 3.67 km
Dingwall Rail Station Rail 3.49 km
Muir of Ord Rail Station Rail 5.39 km
Muir of Ord Rail Station Rail 5.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Schoolhouse Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Whitegates Pool Inland Water 1.05 km
Fence Pool Inland Water 1.11 km
Horse Pool Inland Water 1.13 km
Murdo's Pool Inland Water 1.16 km
Garrie Island Island 1.16 km
Brander Pool Inland Water 1.19 km
Fisher Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Keepers Pool Inland Water 1.27 km
Last Hope Pool Inland Water 1.44 km
Dunglass Island Island 1.5 km
Wilson's Stream Inland Water 1.53 km
Conan Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Cemetery Pool Inland Water 1.75 km
Balavil Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 55 Mbps 109.5 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 19.1 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 2.7 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 1.3% 71.4 14.9
300+ Mbps 98.7% 850 101.7

Gas Consumption

77 meters consuming 716,480 kWh - mean 9,305 kWh : median 8,717 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

71 meters consuming 195,212 kWh - mean 2,749 kWh : median 2,549 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV7 8FJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.56272700
Longitude -4.42707700
OS Easting 254906
OS Northing 0855114
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