IV17 0RL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0RL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case IV which means Inverness.
- Postal District. In our case IV17.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV17 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RL.
The regional mail center for the post area IV is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the IV17 0RL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is INVERGORDON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV17 0RL postcode have the street address of Kirkside.
It is situated within the post town of ALNESS within the old postal county of Ross-shire.
IV17 0RL is within Alness.
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Map Coordinates for IV17 0RL
| Latitude | 57.6955795342 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.27079932513 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV17 0RL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 438 Dornoch and Tain | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 21 Dornoch & Alness | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for IV17 0RL
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 59.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 60.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 43.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV17 0RL Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV17 0RL
| Average Mbps | 52.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
IV17 0RL has an average download speed of 52.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,561 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
29% of postcodes (343,281) have slower broadband speeds.
71% of postcodes (839,799) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV17 0RL
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
IV17 0RL has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV17 0RL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Obsdale Primary School
Address: Obsdale Primary School, Alness, Ross-Shire, IV17 0TP
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01349 882860
Coulhill Primary School
Address: Coulhill Primary School, Alness, Ross-shire, IV17 0RD
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01349 882713
Bridgend Primary School
Address: Bridgend Primary School, Ardross Road, Alness, IV17 0QA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01349 882285
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IV17 0RL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 15.13 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 15.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 35.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV17 0RL
ALNESS/INVERGORDON MED PRCTE
Address: ROBERTSON HEALTH CENTRE, DALMORE ROAD, ALNESS, ROSS-SHIRE, IV17 0UN
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 882229
CROMARTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ALLAN SQUARE, CROMARTY, IV11 8YF
Distance: 8.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01381 600224
CROMARTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ALLAN SQUARE, CROMARTY, IV11 8YF
Distance: 8.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01381 600224
DINGWALL MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DINGWALL HEALTH CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, DINGWALL, ROSS-SHIRE, IV15 9QS
Distance: 8.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 863034
COVID ASSESSMENT CENTRES
Address: LARACHAN HOUSE, 9 DOCHCARTY ROAD, DINGWALL, IV15 9UG
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 869222
HIGHLAND OPTOMETRIC PRESCRIBING
Address: LARACHAN HOUSE, 9 DOCHCARTY ROAD, DINGWALL, IV15 9UG
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 869222
Transport Links near IV17 0RL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV17 0RL
- Alness
Alness station, Station Road, Alness, Highland, IV17 0SEDistance: 1.55 milesDriving Time: 3.86 minutes - Invergordon
Invergordon station, Station Road, Invergordon, Highland, IV18 0RYDistance: 4.83 milesDriving Time: 7.24 minutes - Dingwall
Dingwall station, Station Road, Dingwall, Highland, IV15 9PZDistance: 10.14 milesDriving Time: 13.77 minutes - Conon Bridge
Conon Bridge station, Station Road, Conon Bridge, Highland, IV7 8AADistance: 12.99 milesDriving Time: 16.16 minutes - Tain
Tain station, Station Road, Tain, Highland, IV19 1JADistance: 13.25 milesDriving Time: 17.85 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV17 0RL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near IV17 0RL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV17 0RL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the IV17 0RL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Highland Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Highland at the following link Highland.How much is the Council Tax?
Highland Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Highland charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the IV17 0RL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Highland council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the IV17 0RL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the IV17 0RL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, ALNESS, IV17 0UY | 1.18 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Kendal Crescent, ALNESS, IV17 0UF | 1.54 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the IV17 0RL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 15.01 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 15.13 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to Inverness Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 15.14 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 15.93 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 14.92 miles | Directions from IV17 0RL to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |