IV2 6BW postcode in Inverness, Highland

IV2 6BW 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 March 2010.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at IV2 6BW can get it Across Highland: 63% Nearest station Inverness 3.8 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 6BW is, and what is near it

Map of IV2 6BW and what is near it Map of IV2 6BW: 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 7 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. A8082 IV2 6AS: also in IV2 6IV2 6BD: also in IV2 6IV2 6BX: also in IV2 6IV2 6EW: also in IV2 6IV2 6FG: also in IV2 6IV2 6FH: also in IV2 6IV2 6FR: 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 6WT: also in IV2 6 GP 2.6 km2 places, 2.7–3.8 kmBeauly station 14.4 kmInverness South IV2 6BW Map of IV2 6BW and what is near it Map of IV2 6BW: 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 7 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. A8082 GP 2.6 kmInverness South IV2 6BW
  • IV2 6BW
  • Other postcodes in IV2 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 7 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 57.4462, longitude -4.2369)

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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after IV2 6BW?

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 6BW?

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

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

IV2 6BW 100% Highland 63%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

IV2 6BW 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 6BW?

BinDayBuddy has not read The Highland Council's days for IV2 6BW today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

Check the bin days for IV2 6BW 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 6BW?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV2 6BW is Inverness Rail Station, 3.8 km away in a straight line.

  • Inverness Rail Station Railway station 3.8 kmCycle
  • Beauly Rail Station Railway station 14.4 kmDrive

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

7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Essich Road, 151 m away.

More stations near IV2 6BW, 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 6BW?

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

0 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

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

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.9 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.9 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.9 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 6BW?

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

  • Castle House Dental Practice 1.7 kmCycle
  • Eden Dental Clinic 2.9 kmCycle
  • Ness Bank Dental Practice 3.0 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near IV2 6BW?

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

  • Buchanhaven Pharmacy, Morven Road Phone 01463 236263 950 mWalk
  • L Rowland & Company (Retail), Balloan Park Phone 01463 712171 2.5 kmCycle
  • Buchanhaven Pharmacy, Riverside Medical Practice Phone 01463 233295 2.7 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 6BW?

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

Ward
Inverness Ness-side
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Inverness
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
March 2010

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 4GU190 mIV2 6RF200 mIV2 4GY220 mIV2 4GX240 mIV2 6JG260 mIV2 6RG270 m
All of IV2

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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