IV40 8DN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IV40) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DN) 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 IV40.
- Postal Sector. In our case IV40 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DN.
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 IV40 8DN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
IV40 8DN is within the village of Balmacara.
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Contact MeIV40 8DN: Points of Interest
Balmacara House
Balmacara House is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Balmacara House, Balmacara, Kyle, IV40 8DN.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 57.2851764974 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.65551881694 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort William | 38.30 | SSE | 147.07 |
| Tobermory | 48.41 | SSW | 198.94 |
| Dingwall | 50.67 | ENE | 64.38 |
| Oban | 60.82 | S | 173.39 |
| Kingussie | 61.93 | ESE | 102.59 |
| Aviemore | 68.83 | E | 94.63 |
| Stornoway | 69.33 | NNW | 337.40 |
| Dornoch | 73.19 | NE | 55.00 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Loch Alsh
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 55.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
IV40 8DN has an average download speed of 55.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,551 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
33% of postcodes (393,641) have slower broadband speeds.
67% of postcodes (789,449) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 9.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
IV40 8DN has an average upload speed of 9.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,655 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
21% of postcodes (254,219) have slower upload speeds.
78% of postcodes (924,767) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Auchtertyre Primary
Address: Auchtertyre Primary, Auchtertyre, Balmacara, KYLE OF LOCHALSH, IV40 8EG
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: 01599 566209
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
KYLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHALSH HEALTHCARE CENTRE, STATION ROAD, KYLE, IV40 8AE
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01599 534257
GLENELG HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ALLT RUADH, GLENELG, KYLE, IV40 8JD
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01599 522272
LOCHCARRON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE FERGUSON MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, LOCHCARRON, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8YP
Distance: 9.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 722215
SOUTH SKYE MEDICAL PRACTICES
Address: BROADFORD HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH ROAD, BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE, IV49 9AA
Distance: 9.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01471 822460
APPLECROSS SURGERY
Address: APPLECROSS, STRATHCARRON, IV54 8LU
Distance: 10.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01520 744252
TORRIDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FASSAIG, TORRIDON, ACHNASHEEN, IV22 2EZ
Distance: 18.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01445 791223
Transport Links
Train Stations
Duncraig
Address: Duncraig station, [un-named lane], near Duncraig Castle, Highland, IV52 8TZ
Postcode: IV52 8TZ
Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.65 miles
Plockton
Address: Plockton station, School Road, Plockton, Highland, IV52 8TX
Postcode: IV52 8TX
Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.36 miles
Duirinish
Address: Duirinish station, [un-named lane], Duirinish, Highland, IV40 8BD
Postcode: IV40 8BD
Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.73 miles
Kyle of Lochalsh
Address: Kyle of Lochalsh station, Railway Pier, Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland, IV40 8AH
Postcode: IV40 8AH
Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 2.21 miles
Stromeferry
Address: Stromeferry station, [un-named road off A890], Stromeferry, Highland, IV53 8UH
Postcode: IV53 8UH
Line: Kyle of Lochalsh line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.10 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?
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