IV21 2BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV21) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BQ) 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 IV21.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV21 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
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 IV21 2BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GAIRLOCH SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV21 2BQ postcode have the street address of Pier Road.
It is situated within the post town of GAIRLOCH within the old postal county of Ross-shire.
IV21 2BQ is within Gairloch.
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IV21 2BQ: Points of Interest
Coast Coffee Company
Coast Coffee Company is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Harbour Centre, Pier Road, Gairloch, IV21 2BQ.
Map Coordinates for IV21 2BQ
| Latitude | 57.7114023694 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.68469046987 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV21 2BQ
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Weather Forecast for IV21 2BQ
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 53.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | N 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 44.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 43.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV21 2BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV21 2BQ
| Average Mbps | 34.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 32.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
IV21 2BQ has an average download speed of 34.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
908 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (129,619) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,054,114) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV21 2BQ
| Average Mbps | 9.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
IV21 2BQ has an average upload speed of 9.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,753 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
22% of postcodes (265,345) have slower upload speeds.
77% of postcodes (913,543) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IV21 2BQ
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV21 2BQ
AULTBEA & GAIRLOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BIRCHBURN, AULTBEA, ACHNASHEEN, IV22 2HZ
Distance: 9.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01445 731221
TORRIDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FASSAIG, TORRIDON, ACHNASHEEN, IV22 2EZ
Distance: 13.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01445 791223
APPLECROSS SURGERY
Address: APPLECROSS, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8LU
Distance: 21.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 744252
LOCHCARRON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE FERGUSON MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, LOCHCARRON, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8YP
Distance: 22.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 722215
ULLAPOOL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTH ROAD, ULLAPOOL, ROSS-SHIRE, IV26 2XL
Distance: 23.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01854 612015
PORTREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FANCY HILL, PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE, IV51 9BZ
Distance: 28.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01478 612013
Transport Links near IV21 2BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV21 2BQ
- Achnasheen
Achnasheen station, [un-named lane off A832], Achnasheen, Highland, IV22 2EJDistance: 28.16 milesDriving Time: 32.93 minutes - Achnashellach
Achnashellach station, [un-named lane off A890], Achnashellach, Highland, IV54 8YHDistance: 40.54 milesDriving Time: 47.43 minutes - Strathcarron
Strathcarron station, Railway Terrace, off A890, Strathcarron, Highland, IV54 8YRDistance: 46.90 milesDriving Time: 54.49 minutes - Attadale
Attadale station, [adjacent to the A890], Attadale, Highland, IV54 8YXDistance: 49.18 milesDriving Time: 57.01 minutes - Stromeferry
Stromeferry station, [un-named road off A890], Stromeferry, Highland, IV53 8UHDistance: 55.00 milesDriving Time: 63.84 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV21 2BQ
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV21 2BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ross, Skye and Lochaber Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ian Blackford |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the IV21 2BQ 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 IV21 2BQ 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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