inverness IV8 Postcodes
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Inverness (IV8)
The IV8 postcode area is located in the Inverness postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 33 individual postcodes.
There are 2 electoral wards in the IV8 postcode area, including Achnasheen, Alness, Ardgay, Avoch, Beauly, Cromarty, Dingwall, Dornoch, Elgin, Fochabers, Forres, Fortrose, Gairloch, Garve, Invergordon, Inverness, Isle Of Skye, Kyle, Lairg, Lossiemouth, Muir Of Ord, Munlochy, Nairn, Plockton, Portree, Rogart, Strathcarron, Strathpeffer, Strome Ferry, Tain, Ullapool which come under the local authority of the Highland Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in IV8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of IV8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The IV8 postcode is a large postcode that includes multiple towns and villages in the Inverness district of Scotland. It is located to the north and east of Inverness itself, and includes the coastal towns of Fortrose, Cromarty and Avoch.
The IV8 postcode is mainly a rural area, although Inverness city centre is 58 miles away. It is well served for leisure and recreation, with many beaches, parks, mountain biking trails and nature reserves. The highlands are also close by and provide activities such as skiing, climbing, hill walking and mountain biking.
The main industries in the IV8 postcode are fishing, farming, tourism and oil and gas production. Fish farming has been a traditional activity, and the Cromarty Firth is an important hub for aquaculture.
Tourism is a major industry in the area, with visitors drawn by the remote beauty of the Black Isle, its secluded beaches and stunning views. As such, there are a wide variety of leisure businesses, cafes, pubs and hotels.
The area is also home to many internationally recognised businesses in the energy sector. Shell's liquefied natural gas processing plant and SSE's energy generating power station are both located in this postcode.
Transaction volumes in the IV8 postcode are high, with home buyers drawn to the area due to its open spaces and high quality of life. House prices are well above the Scottish average, and the area is viewed as an affluent and attractive place to live.
There is a good range of local amenities in the IV8 postcode, with both Cromarty and Fortrose offering local shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Avoch, on the other hand, is more remote and mainly populated by holiday homes and visitors. There is also the local primary school and the Cromarty Links Sports Centre.
Demographics
IV8 is located in the county of , in Scotland.
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | IV8 |
| Postal Town | Inverness |
| MSOA Name | Black Isle South |
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| Region | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Local Authority | Highland |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
IV8 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IV8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 0% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.