IV3 8LW 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 (8LW) 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 IV3.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.
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 8LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV3 8LW postcode have the street address of Balachlan Drive
IV3 8LW is within the city of INVERNESS.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 57.4652321249 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.27716557914 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 2.16 | ENE | 61.65 |
| Fortrose | 9.72 | NE | 33.97 |
| Dingwall | 10.55 | NNW | 328.61 |
| Invergordon | 15.96 | NNE | 14.50 |
| Alness | 15.97 | N | 3.64 |
| Aviemore | 25.29 | SE | 138.32 |
| Grantown-on-Spey | 26.67 | ESE | 110.16 |
| Kingussie | 27.95 | SSE | 162.30 |
| Charlestown of Aberlour | 39.22 | E | 89.02 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Inverness Millburn Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 80.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 79.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 50.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 47.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 76.00% | W 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 56.00% | W 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | S 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 33.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 23.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 61.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 84.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 80.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 54.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 54.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 72.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 25.00% | SW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 80.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 70.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
IV3 8LW has an average download speed of 80.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
717 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
55% of postcodes (651,243) have slower broadband speeds.
45% of postcodes (532,681) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 18.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
IV3 8LW has an average upload speed of 18.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,447 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
89% of postcodes (1,057,222) have slower upload speeds.
10% of postcodes (122,972) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Kinmylies Primary School
Address: Kinmylies Primary School, Assynt Road, Inverness, IV3 8PB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01463 239720
Muirtown Primary School
Address: Muirtown Primary School, King Brude Road, Inverness, IV3 8LU
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01463 239537
Dochgarroch Primary School
Address: Dochgarroch Primary School, Dochgarroch, Inverness, IV3 8JG
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: 01463 861240
Scotland Secondary Schools
Charleston Academy
Address: Charleston Academy, General Booth Road, Kinmylies, INVERNESS, IV3 8ET
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01463 234324
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 37.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KINMYLIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ASSYNT ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8PB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 239865
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLIFEARY LANE, INVERNESS, IV3 5PW
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 715999
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22A ABBAN STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8HH
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 713939
CAIRN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 CULDUTHEL ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4AG
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 712233
BROOK SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 77 CHURCH STREET, INVERNESS, IV1 1ES
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 869211
SOUTHSIDE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 43 SOUTHSIDE ROAD, INVERNESS, IV2 4XA
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 710222
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.25 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Angus MacDonald |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Highland council
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Holm Park, INVERNESS, IV2 4XT | 2.40 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Aldi, Friars Bridge, INVERNESS, IV3 5JP | 2.93 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Tomnahurich Street, INVERNESS, IV3 5DD | 3.04 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Rose Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1NQ | 3.52 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3PX | 3.84 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 2.29 miles | Directions to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 3.78 miles | Directions to Inverness Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 2.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 3.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 3.17 miles | Directions to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |