IV2 6BD postcode in Inverness, Highland

IV2 6BD is a postcode in Inverness, in the Inverness Ness-side 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 October 2007.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses can get it. Highland: 63% Nearest station Inverness 3.6 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 6BD is, and what is near it

Map of IV2 6BD and what is near it Map of IV2 6BD: its centre point, with the 217 other postcodes in the IV2 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 8 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. IV2 6AD: also in IV2 6IV2 6AQ: also in IV2 6IV2 6AS: also in IV2 6IV2 6BA: also in IV2 6IV2 6BE: also in IV2 6IV2 6BF: also in IV2 6IV2 6BN: also in IV2 6IV2 6BW: also in IV2 6IV2 6BX: also in IV2 6IV2 6ET: also in IV2 6IV2 6FA: also in IV2 6IV2 6FL: also in IV2 6IV2 6FN: also in IV2 6IV2 6FP: also in IV2 6IV2 6JG: also in IV2 6IV2 6RB: also in IV2 6IV2 6RD: also in IV2 6IV2 6RE: also in IV2 6IV2 6RF: also in IV2 6IV2 6RG: also in IV2 6IV2 6RH: also in IV2 6IV2 6RJ: also in IV2 6 GP 2.3 kmGP 2.5 kmInverness South IV2 6BD Map of IV2 6BD and what is near it Map of IV2 6BD: its centre point, with the 217 other postcodes in the IV2 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 8 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. GP 2.3 kmInverness South IV2 6BD
  • IV2 6BD
  • Other postcodes in IV2 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 8 bus stops
  • 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 57.4480, longitude -4.2314)

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 IV2 6BD?

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 6BD?

Every home and business at IV2 6BD can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)100% can get it

Highland: 63%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)100% can get it

Highland: 86%

The line marks the figure across Highland.

Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcode

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 6BD?

The Highland Council's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.

Check the bin days for IV2 6BD 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 6BD?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV2 6BD is Inverness Rail Station, 3.6 km away in a straight line.

  • Inverness Rail Station Railway station 3.6 kmCycle
  • Inverness Airport Railway station 14.2 kmDrive

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

8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Lochardil Woods, 254 m away.

More stations near IV2 6BD, 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 6BD?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV2 6BD, 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 6BD?

0 within 1 km 5 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of IV2 6BD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.7 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.7 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.7 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 IV2 6BD?

The nearest to the centre of IV2 6BD, in a straight line.

  • Castle House Dental Practice 1.3 kmCycle
  • Eden Dental Clinic 2.7 kmCycle
  • Ness Bank Dental Practice 2.8 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near IV2 6BD?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV2 6BD, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Buchanhaven Pharmacy, Morven Road Phone 01463 236263 700 mWalk
  • L Rowland & Company (Retail), Balloan Park Phone 01463 712171 2.1 kmCycle
  • Buchanhaven Pharmacy, Riverside Medical Practice Phone 01463 233295 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 IV2 6BD?

The nearest vets to the centre of IV2 6BD 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 6BD

Ward
Inverness Ness-side
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Inverness
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
October 2007

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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Nearby postcodes

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

IV2 6AS90 mIV2 6JG140 mIV2 6BX140 mIV2 4DX190 mIV2 6RF220 mIV2 4DD250 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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