IV27 4QH is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV27) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4QH) 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 IV27.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV27 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QH.
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 IV27 4QH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DURNESS SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV27 4QH postcode have the street address of Druim Bhlar
It is situated within the post town of LAIRG within the old postal county of Sutherland.
IV27 4QH is within Smoo.
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Map Coordinates for IV27 4QH
| Latitude | 58.5627492102 |
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| Longitude | -4.72574519176 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV27 4QH
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 446 Durness and Cape Wrath | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 9 Cape Wrath | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for IV27 4QH
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 11 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 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV27 4QH Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV27 4QH
| Average Mbps | 62.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.750 |
IV27 4QH has an average download speed of 62.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,272 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (489,280) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (694,089) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV27 4QH
| Average Mbps | 15.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
IV27 4QH has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.
32% of postcodes (380,208) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV27 4QH Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Durness Primary School
Address: Durness Primary School, Durness, by Lairg, IV27 4PN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01971 511237
Nearest Opticians
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV27 4QH
TONGUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TONGUE HEALTH CENTRE, ST ANDREWS GLEBE, TONGUE, LAIRG, HIGHLAND, IV27 4XB
Distance: 12.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 611213
SCOURIE, KINLOCHBERVIE AND DURNESS MEDICAL PRACTIC
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, KINLOCHBERVIE, LAIRG, IV27 4RP
Distance: 13.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01971 521260
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 23.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
ASSYNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 MAIN STREET, LOCHINVER, LAIRG, IV27 4JZ
Distance: 33.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01571 844226
LAIRG HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MAIN STREET, LAIRG, SUTHERLAND, IV27 4DD
Distance: 39.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01549 402007
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 43.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
Transport Links near IV27 4QH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV27 4QH
- Lairg
Lairg station, Station Approach, off A836, Lairg, Highland, IV27 4EXDistance: 58.71 milesDriving Time: 69.71 minutes - Kinbrace
Kinbrace station, off B871, Kinbrace, Highland, KW11 6UBDistance: 62.00 milesDriving Time: 88.25 minutes - Forsinard
Forsinard station, off A897, near Forsinard, Highland, KW13 6YTDistance: 68.00 milesDriving Time: 93.94 minutes - Kildonan
Kildonan station, [un-named lane off the A897], Kildonan, Highland, KW8 6HYDistance: 69.65 milesDriving Time: 100.39 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 73.90 milesDriving Time: 151.91 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV27 4QH
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV27 4QH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the IV27 4QH 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 IV27 4QH 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.
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