IV9 8QW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QW) 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 IV9.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV9 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QW.
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 IV9 8QW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is AVOCH SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV9 8QW postcode have the street address of Mackenzie Place
It is situated within the post town of AVOCH within the old postal county of Ross-shire.
IV9 8QW is within Avoch.
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IV9 8QW: Points of Interest
Black Isle Biltong
Black Isle Biltong is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at 3 Unit Avoch Industrial Estate, Ormond Terrace, Avoch, IV9 8QW.
Map Coordinates for IV9 8QW
| Latitude | 57.5690838108 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.17799756793 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IV9 8QW
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 432 Black Isle | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 26 Inverness & Strathglass | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for IV9 8QW
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | N 11 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 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 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 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 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 41.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 39.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IV9 8QW Postcode?
Download Speeds For IV9 8QW
| Average Mbps | 38.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 62.440 |
IV9 8QW has an average download speed of 38.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,033 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
14% of postcodes (166,174) have slower broadband speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,017,434) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IV9 8QW
| Average Mbps | 8.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 16.540 |
IV9 8QW has an average upload speed of 8.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,134 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (217,487) have slower upload speeds.
81% of postcodes (962,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IV9 8QW Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
Fortrose Academy
Address: Fortrose Academy, Academy Street, Fortrose, ROSS-SHIRE, IV10 8TW
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 01381 620310
Scotland Primary Schools
Avoch Primary School
Address: Avoch Primary School, Avoch, IV9 8PS
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01381 620369
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IV9 8QW
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 6.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 6.54 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 32.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IV9 8QW
FORTROSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, FORTROSE, IV10 8SY
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01381 622000
MUNLOCHY SURGERY
Address: BRAE TERRACE, MUNLOCHY, IV8 8NG
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 811200
CULLODEN SURGERY
Address: KEPPOCH ROAD, CULLODEN, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 7LL
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 793400
CULLODEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KEPPOCH ROAD, CULLODEN, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 7LL
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 793777
NHS HIGHLAND POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: BURNETT ROAD POLICE STATION, BURNETT ROAD, INVERNESS, IV1 1RL
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 228425
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22A ABBAN STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8HH
Distance: 6.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 713939
Transport Links near IV9 8QW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IV9 8QW
- Inverness
Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PYDistance: 10.34 milesDriving Time: 15.10 minutes - Conon Bridge
Conon Bridge station, Station Road, Conon Bridge, Highland, IV7 8AADistance: 11.90 milesDriving Time: 15.44 minutes - Dingwall
Dingwall station, Station Road, Dingwall, Highland, IV15 9PZDistance: 13.63 milesDriving Time: 17.82 minutes - Alness
Alness station, Station Road, Alness, Highland, IV17 0SEDistance: 18.04 milesDriving Time: 22.63 minutes - Invergordon
Invergordon station, Station Road, Invergordon, Highland, IV18 0RYDistance: 20.39 milesDriving Time: 25.80 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IV9 8QW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near IV9 8QW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IV9 8QW 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 IV9 8QW 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 IV9 8QW 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 IV9 8QW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the IV9 8QW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Rose Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1NQ | 10.13 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3PX | 10.22 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Friars Bridge, INVERNESS, IV3 5JP | 10.42 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Aldi |
| Tesco, Tomnahurich Street, INVERNESS, IV3 5DD | 10.77 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Tesco |
| Aldi, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 11.18 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the IV9 8QW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 6.03 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Inverness Retail Park |
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 6.38 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 6.54 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 6.95 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 6.00 miles | Directions from IV9 8QW to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |