IV1 9WS postcode in Inverness, Highland
IV1 9WS is a postcode in Inverness, in the Inverness West ward of Highland. It is in the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since March 2005.
Where IV1 9WS is, and what is near it
- IV1 9WS
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 16 bus stops
- 6 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 57.4735, longitude -4.2334)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after IV1 9WS?
- HighlandCouncil Highland: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Highland for 2026‑27: £1,634. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shireParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Angus MacDonald
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at IV1 9WS?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for IV1 9WS. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at IV1 9WS?
BinDayBuddy has not read The Highland Council's days for IV1 9WS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for IV1 9WS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to IV1 9WS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of IV1 9WS is Inverness Rail Station, 950 metres away in a straight line.
- Inverness Rail Station Railway station 950 mWalk
- Inverness Airport Railway station 12.6 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Highland Council HQ, 39 m away.
More stations near IV1 9WS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near IV1 9WS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV1 9WS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Riverside Medical Practice Phone 01463 715999 400 mWalk
- Cairn Medical Practice Phone 01463 712233 600 mWalk
- Southside Road Surgery Phone 01463 710222 850 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near IV1 9WS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of IV1 9WS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- EVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 250 mWalk
- Electric A9 Charging point · 2 chargers 250 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 7 kW 400 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near IV1 9WS?
The nearest to the centre of IV1 9WS, in a straight line.
- Eden Dental Clinic 100 mWalk
- One Dental Practice 250 mWalk
- Torwood Dental Practice 300 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near IV1 9WS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV1 9WS, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Buchanhaven Pharmacy, Riverside Medical Practice Phone 01463 233295 400 mWalk
- Brothers Healthcare, 18 Greig Street Phone 01463 233545 500 mWalk
- Green + Healthcare, 30 Laurel Avenue Phone 01463 232712 650 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near IV1 9WS?
The nearest vets to the centre of IV1 9WS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Crown Surgery Phone +44 1463 237000 950 mWalk
- Eastgate Veterinary Surgery 1.3 kmCycle
- Canalside Surgery 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for IV1 9WS
- Ward
- Inverness West
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Inverness
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- March 2005
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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