The postcode IV7 8JQ is located in Highland It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. IV7 8JQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV7 8JQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 8JQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to IV7 8JQ is Balnatua which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 398 m away. The closest railway station is Dingwall Rail Station, 4.65 km away.
The local pub for residents of IV7 8JQ is Royal British Legion and is 4.79 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on June 23, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Fish and is 4.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on September 19, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 45.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IV7 8JQ 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 8JQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV7 8JQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV7 8JQ
| Introduction | June 1999 |
| 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 8JQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross County Football Club Ltd | Pass March 10, 2020 | 4.03 km | |
| Highland Farm Cafe | Pass August 10, 2018 | 4.23 km | |
| Mrs Louisa Maclean | Pass September 18, 2015 | 4.23 km | |
| Ross Memorial Hospital | Pass and Eat Safe December 18, 2015 | 4.38 km | |
| Army Cadet Force Training Centre | Pass January 15, 2013 | 4.42 km | |
| Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club | Awaiting Inspection | 4.52 km | |
| Ems & Co | Awaiting Inspection | 4.69 km | |
| Hard Angel Ltd | Pass February 17, 2022 | 4.69 km | |
| Tina,s Tearoom | Pass September 4, 2015 | 4.69 km | |
| St James Episcopal Church | Awaiting Inspection | 4.75 km | |
| The Waverley Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.75 km | |
| Garfield Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 4.76 km | |
| Urrard B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 4.76 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Pass June 23, 2011 | 4.79 km | |
| Co-op | Pass November 19, 2001 | 4.8 km | |
| Mr Fish | Pass September 19, 2017 | 4.8 km | |
| National Hotel | Pass August 26, 2021 | 4.81 km | |
| The 1:1 Diet - Results With Faye | Awaiting Inspection | 4.81 km | |
| Alba Cakes | Awaiting Inspection December 3, 2015 | 4.83 km | |
| Wyvis House Care Centre | Improvement Required February 2, 2022 | 4.85 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV7 8JQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Post Office | 398 m | |
| Post Office | 442 m | |
| School Croft Road End | 1 km | |
| School Croft Road End | 1.04 km | |
| Dingwall Rail Station | 4.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV7 8JQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Culbokie Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Culbokie Loch | 1.14 km | |
| Balcladaich Wood | 1.24 km | |
| Findon Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Easter Oak Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Lochsheriff Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Broomtown Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Little Lochsherrif | 2.57 km | |
| Middle Bank | 2.64 km | |
| East Knockbain Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Cnoc na Crà isg | 2.81 km | |
| Bogbuie Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Braefindon Strip | 2.9 km | |
| Upper Knockbain Wood | 2.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV7 8JQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 43.5 Mbps | 45.2 Mbps | 70.31 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.4 Mbps | 9.2 Mbps | 17.66 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% | 24 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 46.8 | 9.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV7 8JQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.59740200 |
| Longitude | -4.34431900 |
| OS Easting | 259989 |
| OS Northing | 0858797 |
| 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 | Black Isle |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001819 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Black Isle North |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Black Isle North - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |