IV47 8SX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV47) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8SX) 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 IV47.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV47 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SX.
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 IV47 8SX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CARBOST SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of ISLE OF SKYE within the old postal county of Inverness-shire.
IV47 8SX is within the otherSettlement of Carbost.
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IV47 8SX: Points of Interest
Alasdair MacAskill
Alasdair MacAskill is a retail outlet located at 5 Drynoch, Carbost, Isle Of Skye, IV47 8SX.
Carbost Cakes
Carbost Cakes is a retail outlet located at 5b Drynoch, Carbost, Isle Of Skye, IV47 8SX.
Map Coordinates for IV47 8SX
| Latitude | 57.3022055821 |
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| Longitude | -6.29908318545 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV47 8SX
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Weather Forecast for IV47 8SX
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 31.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 42.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 34.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 31.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 27.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | W 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV47 8SX Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV47 8SX
| Average Mbps | 8.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 15.470 |
IV47 8SX has an average download speed of 8.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
176 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (10,843) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,173,622) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV47 8SX
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.210 |
IV47 8SX has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV47 8SX Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Carbost Primary School
Address: Carbost Primary School, Carbost, Isle Of Skye, IV47 8SR
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01478 640237
Nearest Opticians
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV47 8SX
CARBOST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, CARBOST, ISLE OF SKYE, IV47 8SR
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01478 640202
PORTREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FANCY HILL, PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE, IV51 9BZ
Distance: 8.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01478 612013
DUNVEGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNVEGAN HEALTH CENTRE, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8GU
Distance: 13.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01470 521203
SOUTH SKYE MEDICAL PRACTICES
Address: BROADFORD HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH ROAD, BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE, IV49 9AA
Distance: 15.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01471 822460
APPLECROSS SURGERY
Address: APPLECROSS, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8LU
Distance: 19.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 744252
KYLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHALSH HEALTHCARE CENTRE, STATION ROAD, KYLE, IV40 8AE
Distance: 21.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01599 534257
Transport Links near IV47 8SX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV47 8SX
- Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh station, Railway Pier, Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland, IV40 8AHDistance: 31.21 milesDriving Time: 38.63 minutes - Duirinish
Duirinish station, [un-named lane], Duirinish, Highland, IV40 8BDDistance: 35.39 milesDriving Time: 45.39 minutes - Plockton
Plockton station, School Road, Plockton, Highland, IV52 8TXDistance: 36.51 milesDriving Time: 46.19 minutes - Duncraig
Duncraig station, [un-named lane], near Duncraig Castle, Highland, IV52 8TZDistance: 38.01 milesDriving Time: 49.59 minutes - Mallaig
Mallaig station, Main Street, Mallaig, Highland, PH41 4QADistance: 44.09 milesDriving Time: 81.96 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV47 8SX
Train Stations
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Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV47 8SX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ross, Skye and Lochaber Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ian Blackford |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the IV47 8SX 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 IV47 8SX 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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