IV2 5GS postcode in Westhill, Highland, Highland

IV2 5GS is a postcode in Westhill, Highland, in the Inverness South 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 June 2005.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at IV2 5GS can get it Across Highland: 63% Nearest station Inverness 3.3 km in a straight line MP Mr Angus MacDonald Liberal Democrat, Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire Council Highland Bins, council tax and planning

Where IV2 5GS is, and what is near it

Map of IV2 5GS and what is near it Map of IV2 5GS: its centre point, with the 199 other postcodes in the IV2 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 6 bus stops and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. IV2 5AD: also in IV2 5IV2 5AE: also in IV2 5IV2 5AN: also in IV2 5IV2 5AS: also in IV2 5IV2 5AW: also in IV2 5IV2 5AX: also in IV2 5IV2 5AZ: also in IV2 5IV2 5BA: also in IV2 5IV2 5BH: also in IV2 5IV2 5BJ: also in IV2 5IV2 5BL: also in IV2 5IV2 5BN: also in IV2 5IV2 5BQ: also in IV2 5IV2 5BZ: also in IV2 5IV2 5DA: also in IV2 5IV2 5DB: also in IV2 5IV2 5DH: also in IV2 5IV2 5DJ: also in IV2 5IV2 5DL: also in IV2 5IV2 5DS: also in IV2 5IV2 5FA: also in IV2 5IV2 5FB: also in IV2 5IV2 5FD: also in IV2 5IV2 5FF: also in IV2 5IV2 5FH: also in IV2 5IV2 5FR: also in IV2 5IV2 5FW: also in IV2 5IV2 5FX: also in IV2 5IV2 5GA: also in IV2 5IV2 5GB: also in IV2 5IV2 5GD: also in IV2 5IV2 5GE: also in IV2 5IV2 5GF: also in IV2 5IV2 5GG: also in IV2 5IV2 5GH: also in IV2 5IV2 5GJ: also in IV2 5IV2 5GP: also in IV2 5IV2 5GQ: also in IV2 5IV2 5GR: also in IV2 5IV2 5GY: also in IV2 5IV2 5HN: also in IV2 5IV2 5HP: also in IV2 5IV2 5HR: also in IV2 5IV2 5JU: also in IV2 5IV2 5NG: also in IV2 5IV2 5NQ: also in IV2 5IV2 5TP: also in IV2 5IV2 5WD: also in IV2 5IV2 5YH: also in IV2 5 ChargePlace Scotland 900 mGP 2.0 km3 places, 2.4–9.7 kmInverness station 3.3 kmInverness South IV2 5GS Map of IV2 5GS and what is near it Map of IV2 5GS: its centre point, with the 199 other postcodes in the IV2 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 6 bus stops and 2 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 2.0 kmInverness South IV2 5GS
  • IV2 5GS
  • Other postcodes in IV2 5: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 6 bus stops
  • 2 EV charging points
  • 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 57.4717, longitude -4.1709)

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 IV2 5GS?

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 IV2 5GS?

Every home and business at IV2 5GS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

IV2 5GS 100% Highland 63%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

IV2 5GS 100% 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 IV2 5GS?

BinDayBuddy has not read The Highland Council's days for IV2 5GS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

Check the bin days for IV2 5GS 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 IV2 5GS?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV2 5GS is Inverness Rail Station, 3.3 km away in a straight line.

  • Inverness Rail Station Railway station 3.3 kmCycle
  • Inverness Airport Railway station 9.7 kmDrive

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

6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cradlehall Business Park, 14 m away.

More stations near IV2 5GS, 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 IV2 5GS?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV2 5GS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 IV2 5GS?

2 within 1 km 10 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of IV2 5GS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Journey Charger Charging point · 8 chargers 600 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 900 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.0 kmWalk

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 IV2 5GS?

The nearest to the centre of IV2 5GS, in a straight line.

  • Inshes Dental Centre 450 mWalk
  • Dental Dept. Assynt House 1.0 kmWalk
  • T/A Bupa Dental Care 1.4 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near IV2 5GS?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV2 5GS, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Mohammed Ameen T/A Care Pharmacy, 7 Cradlehall Court Phone 01463 798978 450 mWalk
  • Salt & Son, Etive House Phone 01463 225244 1.0 kmWalk
  • Boots the Chemists, Eastfield Way Phone 01463 715343 1.1 kmWalk

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 IV2 5GS?

The nearest vets to the centre of IV2 5GS 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 IV2 5GS

Ward
Inverness South
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Westhill, Highland
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
June 2005

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

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

IV2 5JU70 mIV2 5GR80 mIV2 5GJ120 mIV2 5GH130 mIV2 5GP140 mIV2 5DL260 m
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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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