IV17 0QL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0QL) 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 IV17.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV17 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QL.
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 IV17 0QL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV17 0QL postcode have the street address of Hill Street
IV17 0QL is within the town of ALNESS.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 57.6976818137 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.26178485511 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alness | 0.47 | ESE | 108.86 |
| Invergordon | 3.49 | E | 100.60 |
| Dingwall | 9.33 | SW | 220.58 |
| Fortrose | 9.39 | SSE | 148.82 |
| Tain | 11.01 | NE | 44.15 |
| Inverness | 15.12 | S | 174.98 |
| Grantown-on-Spey | 35.17 | SE | 135.98 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Alness
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 40.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 45.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 48.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 38.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 47.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 34.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 61.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 62.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 58.00% | WSW 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 56.00% | WSW 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 23.00% | W 27 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 21.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 18.00% | W 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 39.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 39.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 60.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 71.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.760 |
IV17 0QL has an average download speed of 60.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,432 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
39% of postcodes (461,106) have slower broadband speeds.
61% of postcodes (722,103) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
IV17 0QL has an average upload speed of 14.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,042 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
57% of postcodes (675,085) have slower upload speeds.
42% of postcodes (497,514) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Obsdale Primary School
Address: Obsdale Primary School, Alness, Ross-Shire, IV17 0TP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01349 882860
Coulhill Primary School
Address: Coulhill Primary School, Alness, Ross-shire, IV17 0RD
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01349 882713
Bridgend Primary School
Address: Bridgend Primary School, Ardross Road, Alness, IV17 0QA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01349 882285
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 15.24 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 15.25 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 35.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ALNESS/INVERGORDON MED PRCTE
Address: ROBERTSON HEALTH CENTRE, DALMORE ROAD, ALNESS, ROSS-SHIRE, IV17 0UN
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 882229
CROMARTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ALLAN SQUARE, CROMARTY, IV11 8YF
Distance: 8.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01381 600224
CROMARTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ALLAN SQUARE, CROMARTY, IV11 8YF
Distance: 8.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01381 600224
DINGWALL MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DINGWALL HEALTH CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, DINGWALL, ROSS-SHIRE, IV15 9QS
Distance: 9.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 863034
FORTROSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, FORTROSE, IV10 8SY
Distance: 9.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01381 622000
COVID ASSESSMENT CENTRES
Address: LARACHAN HOUSE, 9 DOCHCARTY ROAD, DINGWALL, IV15 9UG
Distance: 9.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 869222
Transport Links
Train Stations
Alness
Address: Alness station, Station Road, Alness, Highland, IV17 0SE
Postcode: IV17 0SE
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.50 miles
Invergordon
Address: Invergordon station, Station Road, Invergordon, Highland, IV18 0RY
Postcode: IV18 0RY
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.25 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, ALNESS, IV17 0UY | 0.99 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Kendal Crescent, ALNESS, IV17 0UF | 1.05 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 15.12 miles | Directions to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 15.21 miles | Directions to Inverness Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 15.25 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 16.02 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 15.01 miles | Directions to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |