The postcode IV7 8HQ is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV7 8HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV7 8HQ 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 8HQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to IV7 8HQ is A862 which is centered 2.96 km away.
The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 3.71 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Dings Chinese Restaurant and is 3.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on June 28, 2019.
75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for IV7 8HQ 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 8HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV7 8HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV7 8HQ
| 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 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockfarrel Produce | Pass April 25, 2017 | 1.87 km | |
| The Drover's Rest Cafe | Awaiting Inspection May 21, 2019 | 2.72 km | |
| Ms Gillian MacNab | Pass July 11, 2011 | 3 km | |
| The Little Baker | Awaiting Inspection | 3.05 km | |
| Fodderty House Nursing Home | Pass July 12, 2017 | 3.16 km | |
| Mace Store | Pass March 3, 2016 | 3.17 km | |
| Abertay Services Ltd | Pass March 14, 2013 | 3.19 km | |
| Frank Nicol Farm and Garden Machinery Ltd | Pass July 27, 2016 | 3.19 km | |
| Oscars | Pass May 21, 2009 | 3.19 km | |
| Little Angels Nursery | Pass December 2, 2019 | 3.2 km | |
| George Cockburn Family Butcher | Pass November 10, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua (Sole Trader) | Awaiting Inspection | 3.29 km | |
| Moor House | Pass August 22, 2012 | 3.29 km | |
| Strathpeffer Fine Foods | Awaiting Inspection | 3.29 km | |
| Slimming World | Awaiting Inspection | 3.33 km | |
| Busy Bees Play Cafe | Pass November 29, 2018 | 3.38 km | |
| Dings Chinese Restaurant | Improvement Required June 28, 2019 | 3.38 km | |
| Spar | Pass August 18, 2008 | 3.38 km | |
| Peter Angus | Pass June 19, 2010 | 3.39 km | |
| Wyvis House Care Centre | Improvement Required February 2, 2022 | 3.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV7 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bank of Scotland | 3.56 km | |
| Dingwall Rail Station | 3.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV7 8HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Craig Ruadh Wood | 996 m | |
| Ussie Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Eilean Beag | 1.39 km | |
| Brahan Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Black Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Cnoc na Mòine | 1.61 km | |
| Eilean Mòr | 1.75 km | |
| Loch an t-Sean-bhlà ir | 1.8 km | |
| Loch Ussie | 1.99 km | |
| Coill' an Righe | 2.09 km | |
| Broad Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Garrie Island | 2.37 km | |
| Last Hope Pool | 2.4 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Knock Farril | 2.44 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV7 8HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 25% | 75% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 75% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.57624700 |
| Longitude | -4.47442800 |
| OS Easting | 252129 |
| OS Northing | 0856719 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001796 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Conon |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Conon - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |