IV17 0XH postcode in Highland, Scotland

IV17 0XH is a postcode in Highland, in the Cromarty Firth ward. It is in the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at IV17 0XH can get it Across Highland: 63% Nearest station Alness 2.7 km in a straight line MP Jamie Stone Liberal Democrat, Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Council Highland Bins, council tax and planning

Where IV17 0XH is, and what is near it

Map of IV17 0XH and what is near it Map of IV17 0XH: its centre point, with the 181 other postcodes in the IV17 0 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 1 GP practice (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. IV17 0PJ: also in IV17 0IV17 0PN: also in IV17 0IV17 0PW: also in IV17 0IV17 0QR: also in IV17 0IV17 0RF: also in IV17 0IV17 0RJ: also in IV17 0IV17 0RL: also in IV17 0IV17 0RP: also in IV17 0IV17 0RR: also in IV17 0IV17 0RS: also in IV17 0IV17 0RT: also in IV17 0IV17 0RU: also in IV17 0IV17 0RX: also in IV17 0IV17 0RY: also in IV17 0IV17 0RZ: also in IV17 0IV17 0SA: also in IV17 0IV17 0SB: also in IV17 0IV17 0SD: also in IV17 0IV17 0SQ: also in IV17 0IV17 0XD: also in IV17 0IV17 0XE: also in IV17 0IV17 0XF: also in IV17 0IV17 0XG: also in IV17 0IV17 0XR: also in IV17 0IV17 0XS: also in IV17 0 2 places, 2.7–2.8 kmCromarty Firth IV17 0XH Map of IV17 0XH and what is near it Map of IV17 0XH: its centre point, with the 181 other postcodes in the IV17 0 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 1 GP practice (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. Cromarty Firth IV17 0XH
  • IV17 0XH
  • Other postcodes in IV17 0: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 GP practice
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 57.6924, longitude -4.2954)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after IV17 0XH?

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 IV17 0XH?

None of the homes and businesses at IV17 0XH can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

IV17 0XH 0% Highland 63%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

IV17 0XH 0% Highland 86%
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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at IV17 0XH?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for IV17 0XH.

Check the bin days for IV17 0XH on BinDayBuddy

Source: 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 IV17 0XH?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV17 0XH is Alness Rail Station, 2.7 km away in a straight line.

  • Alness Rail Station Railway station 2.7 kmCycle
  • Invergordon Rail Station Railway station 7.2 kmDrive

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.

More stations near IV17 0XH, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near IV17 0XH?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV17 0XH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

  • Alness/Invergordon Med Prcte Phone 01349 882229 2.8 kmCycle

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 IV17 0XH?

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of IV17 0XH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 1.5 kmCycle

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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near IV17 0XH?

The nearest to the centre of IV17 0XH, in a straight line.

  • 54a High Street 2.5 kmCycle
  • Easter Ross Dental Care 7.3 kmDrive
  • Invergordon Dental Practice 7.7 kmDrive

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near IV17 0XH?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV17 0XH, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Buchanhaven Pharmacy, 12-14 High Street Phone 01349 883444 2.4 kmCycle
  • Bestway National Chemists, 96-98 High Street Phone 01349 882233 2.5 kmCycle

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 IV17 0XH?

The nearest vets to the centre of IV17 0XH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 IV17 0XH

Ward
Cromarty Firth
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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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.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

IV17 0XE940 mIV17 0XF990 mIV17 0XG1.0 kmIV17 0SA1.1 kmIV17 0QR1.1 kmIV17 0XR1.1 km
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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