IV3 8QE 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 (8QE) 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 QE.
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 8QE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IV3 8QE postcode have the street address of Firthview Drive
IV3 8QE is within the city of INVERNESS.
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| Latitude | 57.4823115097 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.25579044677 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 1.11 | E | 98.33 |
| Fortrose | 8.30 | NE | 34.00 |
| Dingwall | 10.04 | NW | 321.22 |
| Invergordon | 14.62 | NNE | 12.66 |
| Alness | 14.75 | N | 0.87 |
| Nairn | 16.05 | ENE | 63.62 |
| Aviemore | 25.68 | SE | 141.42 |
| Grantown-on-Spey | 26.36 | ESE | 113.20 |
| Kingussie | 28.86 | SSE | 164.53 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Inverness
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 43.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 38.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 49.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.140 |
IV3 8QE has an average download speed of 49.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,466 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (299,765) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (883,410) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
IV3 8QE has an average upload speed of 13.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,944 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
47% of postcodes (557,664) have slower upload speeds.
52% of postcodes (616,033) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Dalneigh Primary School
Address: Dalneigh Primary School, St Ninian Drive, Inverness, IV3 5AU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01463 232636
Merkinch Primary School
Address: Merkinch Primary School, Telford Road, Inverness, IV3 8HY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01463 232962
Bishop Eden's Primary School
Address: Bishop Eden's Primary School, 73 King Street, Inverness, IV3 5HX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01463 237103
St Joseph's RC Primary
Address: St Joseph's RC Primary, King Street, Inverness, IV3 5DG
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01463 231837
Central Primary School
Address: Central Primary School, Kenneth Street, Inverness, IV3 5DW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01463 233906
Kinmylies Primary School
Address: Kinmylies Primary School, Assynt Road, Inverness, IV3 8PB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01463 239720
Muirtown Primary School
Address: Muirtown Primary School, King Brude Road, Inverness, IV3 8LU
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01463 239537
Scotland Secondary Schools
Inverness High School
Address: Inverness High School, Montague Row, Inverness, IV3 5DZ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01463 233586
Charleston Academy
Address: Charleston Academy, General Booth Road, Kinmylies, INVERNESS, IV3 8ET
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01463 234324
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 36.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KINMYLIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ASSYNT ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8PB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 239865
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22A ABBAN STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8HH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 713939
BROOK SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 77 CHURCH STREET, INVERNESS, IV1 1ES
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 869211
NHS HIGHLAND POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: BURNETT ROAD POLICE STATION, BURNETT ROAD, INVERNESS, IV1 1RL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 228425
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLIFEARY LANE, INVERNESS, IV3 5PW
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 715999
CAIRN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 CULDUTHEL ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4AG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 712233
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 1.22 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: 7.96 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
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Friars Bridge, INVERNESS, IV3 5JP | 1.08 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Tomnahurich Street, INVERNESS, IV3 5DD | 1.64 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Rose Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1NQ | 1.73 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3PX | 2.23 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Holm Park, INVERNESS, IV2 4XT | 3.58 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Falcon Square, Inverness, IV2 3PP | 1.29 miles | Directions to Unit 5 Falcon Square |
| Inverness Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 7GD | 2.81 miles | Directions to Inverness Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ | 1.22 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, INVERNESS, IV1 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW | 2.57 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Inshes Retail Park, INVERNESS, IV2 3TW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Millburn Road, INVERNESS, IV2 3TR | 2.13 miles | Directions to KFC Inverness - Milburn Road |