IV3 8LA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LA) 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 IV3.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LA.
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 IV3 8LA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is INVERNESS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of INVERNESS within the old postal county of Inverness-shire.
IV3 8LA is within the village of Dores.
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IV3 8LA: Points of Interest
Kimcraigan B&B
Kimcraigan B&B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Kimcraigan, Lochend, Inverness, IV3 8LA.
Map Coordinates for IV3 8LA
| Latitude | 57.4039402528 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.34624190033 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV3 8LA
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| Landranger 1:50,000 26 Inverness & Strathglass | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for IV3 8LA
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 4th 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% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV3 8LA Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV3 8LA
| Average Mbps | 46.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 48.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
IV3 8LA has an average download speed of 46.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
22% of postcodes (260,525) have slower broadband speeds.
78% of postcodes (922,812) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV3 8LA
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
IV3 8LA has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV3 8LA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Dochgarroch Primary School
Address: Dochgarroch Primary School, Dochgarroch, Inverness, IV3 8JG
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: 01463 861240
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IV3 8LA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 6.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 6.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 41.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV3 8LA
KINMYLIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ASSYNT ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8PB
Distance: 5.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 239865
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLIFEARY LANE, INVERNESS, IV3 5PW
Distance: 6.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 715999
CAIRN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 CULDUTHEL ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4AG
Distance: 6.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 712233
DUNEDIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TEMPLE CRESCENT, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4TP
Distance: 6.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 712157
SOUTHSIDE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 43 SOUTHSIDE ROAD, INVERNESS, IV2 4XA
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 710222
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22A ABBAN STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8HH
Distance: 6.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 713939
Transport Links near IV3 8LA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV3 8LA
- Inverness
Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PYDistance: 7.48 milesDriving Time: 11.01 minutes - Beauly
Beauly station, Station Road, Beauly, Highland, IV4 7EFDistance: 12.58 milesDriving Time: 14.63 minutes - Muir of Ord
Muir of Ord station, Corry Road, Muir of Ord, Highland, IV6 7STDistance: 15.69 milesDriving Time: 20.01 minutes - Conon Bridge
Conon Bridge station, Station Road, Conon Bridge, Highland, IV7 8AADistance: 19.91 milesDriving Time: 23.77 minutes - Dingwall
Dingwall station, Station Road, Dingwall, Highland, IV15 9PZDistance: 22.30 milesDriving Time: 27.46 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV3 8LA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near IV3 8LA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV3 8LA 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 IV3 8LA 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 IV3 8LA 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 IV3 8LA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the IV3 8LA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the IV3 8LA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 6.98 miles | Directions from IV3 8LA to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 8.18 miles | Directions from IV3 8LA to Inverness Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 6.82 miles | Directions from IV3 8LA to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 7.28 miles | Directions from IV3 8LA to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 7.73 miles | Directions from IV3 8LA to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |