IV3 8LA Postcode in Inverness

IV3 8LA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LA) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case IV which means Inverness.
  2. Postal District. In our case IV3.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case IV3 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LA.

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 IV3 8LA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

IV3 8LA is within the city of INVERNESS.

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IV3 8LA: Points of Interest

Kimcraigan B&B

Kimcraigan B&B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Kimcraigan, Lochend, Inverness, IV3 8LA.

Map Coordinates

Latitude57.4039402528
Longitude-4.34624190033
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Inverness 6.91 NE 40.29
Dingwall 13.56 NNW 347.51
Fortrose 14.68 NNE 33.00
Alness 20.49 N 10.03
Aviemore 24.31 SE 127.00
Kingussie 24.98 SSE 153.62
Grantown-on-Spey 28.06 E 100.09
Forres 30.82 ENE 62.06
Fort William 49.53 SW 215.54

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Inverness Millburn Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 50.00%S 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 53.00%SSE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00%SSW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%SW 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00%SW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 33.00%SW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%SW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%WSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00%WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 16.00%WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 15.00%WSW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 23.00%WSW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 61.00%WSW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 84.00%WSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 80.00%WSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 54.00%WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 54.00%WSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 72.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 25.00%SW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps46.500
Median Mbps48.100
Maximum Mbps79.670

IV3 8LA has an average download speed of 46.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

22% of postcodes (260,525) have slower broadband speeds.

78% of postcodes (922,812) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps11.700
Median Mbps13.300
Maximum Mbps20.000

IV3 8LA has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.

65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Dochgarroch Primary School

Address: Dochgarroch Primary School, Dochgarroch, Inverness, IV3 8JG

Distance: 2.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01463 861240

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)

Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY

Distance: 6.81 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)

Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA

Distance: 6.91 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)

Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW

Distance: 41.74 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

KINMYLIES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: ASSYNT ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8PB

Distance: 5.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01463 239865

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLIFEARY LANE, INVERNESS, IV3 5PW

Distance: 6.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01463 715999

CAIRN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 15 CULDUTHEL ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4AG

Distance: 6.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01463 712233

DUNEDIN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: TEMPLE CRESCENT, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4TP

Distance: 6.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01463 712157

SOUTHSIDE ROAD SURGERY

Address: 43 SOUTHSIDE ROAD, INVERNESS, IV2 4XA

Distance: 6.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01463 710222

FAIRFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 22A ABBAN STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8HH

Distance: 6.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01463 713939

Transport Links

Train Stations

Inverness

Address: Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PY

Postcode: IV2 3PY

Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line|Far North Line|Aberdeen to Inverness line|Highland Main Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.97 miles

Beauly

Address: Beauly station, Station Road, Beauly, Highland, IV4 7EF

Postcode: IV4 7EF

Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line|Far North Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.89 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyInverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Member or Parliament
Mr Angus MacDonald
Mr Angus MacDonald
Contact DetailsContact Mr Angus MacDonald
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.

Libraries

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near IV3 8LA
SupermarketDistanceDirections

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near IV3 8LA
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP6.98 miles Directions to Unit 5 Falcon Square
Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD8.18 miles Directions to Inverness Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near IV3 8LA
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ6.82 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ
McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW7.28 miles Directions to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW

KFC Restaurants near IV3 8LA
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR7.73 miles Directions to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road