IV53 8UP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV53) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8UP) 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 IV53.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV53 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UP.
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 IV53 8UP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KYLE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of STROME FERRY within the old postal county of Ross-shire.
IV53 8UP is within the village of Achmore.
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Map Coordinates for IV53 8UP
| Latitude | 57.3326363582 |
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| Longitude | -5.54889530501 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV53 8UP
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 428 Kyle of Lochalsh, Plockton and Applecross | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 24 Raasay & Loch Torridon | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for IV53 8UP
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 29.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 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 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 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 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV53 8UP Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV53 8UP
| Average Mbps | 19.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 22.370 |
IV53 8UP has an average download speed of 19.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
360 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (39,170) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,145,111) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV53 8UP
| Average Mbps | 1.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.230 |
IV53 8UP has an average upload speed of 1.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (18,250) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,159,725) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV53 8UP Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IV53 8UP
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV53 8UP
LOCHCARRON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE FERGUSON MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, LOCHCARRON, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8YP
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 722215
KYLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHALSH HEALTHCARE CENTRE, STATION ROAD, KYLE, IV40 8AE
Distance: 7.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01599 534257
GLENELG HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ALLT RUADH, GLENELG, KYLE, IV40 8JD
Distance: 8.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01599 522272
APPLECROSS SURGERY
Address: APPLECROSS, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8LU
Distance: 11.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 744252
SOUTH SKYE MEDICAL PRACTICES
Address: BROADFORD HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH ROAD, BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE, IV49 9AA
Distance: 14.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01471 822460
TORRIDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FASSAIG, TORRIDON, ACHNASHEEN, IV22 2EZ
Distance: 14.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01445 791223
Transport Links near IV53 8UP
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV53 8UP
- Stromeferry
Stromeferry station, [un-named road off A890], Stromeferry, Highland, IV53 8UHDistance: 2.39 milesDriving Time: 3.31 minutes - Duncraig
Duncraig station, [un-named lane], near Duncraig Castle, Highland, IV52 8TZDistance: 4.42 milesDriving Time: 7.19 minutes - Plockton
Plockton station, School Road, Plockton, Highland, IV52 8TXDistance: 5.91 milesDriving Time: 7.19 minutes - Duirinish
Duirinish station, [un-named lane], Duirinish, Highland, IV40 8BDDistance: 6.86 milesDriving Time: 9.21 minutes - Attadale
Attadale station, [adjacent to the A890], Attadale, Highland, IV54 8YXDistance: 7.02 milesDriving Time: 8.35 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV53 8UP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near IV53 8UP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV53 8UP 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 IV53 8UP 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 IV53 8UP 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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