IV2 3XA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3XA) 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 IV2.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV2 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XA.
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 IV2 3XA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is INVERNESS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV2 3XA postcode have the street address of Stratton Road
It is situated within the post town of INVERNESS within the old postal county of Inverness-shire.
IV2 3XA is within Inbhir Nis.
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Map Coordinates for IV2 3XA
| Latitude | 57.4781863645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.19423425843 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV2 3XA
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| Landranger 1:50,000 26 Inverness & Strathglass | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for IV2 3XA
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | E 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV2 3XA Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV2 3XA
| Average Mbps | 21.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.840 |
IV2 3XA has an average download speed of 21.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
412 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (47,172) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,137,057) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV2 3XA
| Average Mbps | 5.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.180 |
IV2 3XA has an average upload speed of 5.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,143 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (89,811) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,091,687) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV2 3XA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Raigmore Primary School
Address: Raigmore Primary School, King Duncan's Road, Inverness, IV2 3UG
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01463 234971
Inshes Primary School
Address: Inshes Primary School, Inshes Road, Inverness, IV2 3RF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01463 725920
Drakies Primary School
Address: Drakies Primary School, Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, IV2 3SG
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01463 236032
Hilton Primary School
Address: Hilton Primary School, Temple Crescent, Inverness, IV2 4TP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01463 230435
Crown Primary School
Address: Crown Primary School, Kingsmills Road, Inverness, IV2 3JT
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01463 233879
Scotland Secondary Schools
Millburn Academy
Address: Millburn Academy, Diriebught Road, Inverness, IV2 3QR
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01463 729153
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IV2 3XA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 34.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV2 3XA
FLOW NAVIGATION CENTRE
Address: RAIGMORE SITE, INVERNESS, IV2 3UJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 307000
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: ASSYNT HOUSE, BEECHWOOD PARK, INVERNESS, IV2 3BW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 717123
PHARMACY FIRST PLUS IP
Address: ASSYNT HOUSE, BEECHWOOD PARK, INVERNESS, IV2 3BW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 706814
KINGSMILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 SOUTHSIDE ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3BG
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 235245
CROWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 12 CROWN AVENUE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NF
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 214450
SOUTH EAST HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: ALDER HOUSE, CRADLEHALL BUSINESS PARK, CAULFIELD ROAD NORTH, INVERNESS, IV2 5GH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near IV2 3XA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV2 3XA
- Inverness
Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PYDistance: 2.02 milesDriving Time: 5.67 minutes - Muir of Ord
Muir of Ord station, Corry Road, Muir of Ord, Highland, IV6 7STDistance: 12.51 milesDriving Time: 17.88 minutes - Conon Bridge
Conon Bridge station, Station Road, Conon Bridge, Highland, IV7 8AADistance: 13.12 milesDriving Time: 17.28 minutes - Beauly
Beauly station, Station Road, Beauly, Highland, IV4 7EFDistance: 14.70 milesDriving Time: 20.59 minutes - Dingwall
Dingwall station, Station Road, Dingwall, Highland, IV15 9PZDistance: 14.84 milesDriving Time: 19.66 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV2 3XA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near IV2 3XA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV2 3XA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Drew Hendry |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the IV2 3XA 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 IV2 3XA 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 IV2 3XA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the IV2 3XA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 1.08 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3PX | 1.48 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Rose Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1NQ | 1.99 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Iceland |
| Tesco, Tomnahurich Street, INVERNESS, IV3 5DD | 2.18 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Tesco |
| Aldi, Friars Bridge, INVERNESS, IV3 5JP | 2.62 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the IV2 3XA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 0.58 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Inverness Retail Park |
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 1.02 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 0.67 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 1.11 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 0.35 miles | Directions from IV2 3XA to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |