IV31 6SF postcode in Moray, Scotland

IV31 6SF is a postcode in Moray, in the Heldon and Laich ward. It is in the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Where IV31 6SF is, and what is near it

Map of IV31 6SF and what is near it Map of IV31 6SF: its centre point, with the 266 other postcodes in the IV31 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. IV31 6GB: also in IV31 6IV31 6GF: also in IV31 6IV31 6SA: also in IV31 6IV31 6SG: also in IV31 6 GP 2.5 km2 places, 5.9–6.6 kmForres station 19.8 kmHeldon and Laich IV31 6SF Map of IV31 6SF and what is near it Map of IV31 6SF: its centre point, with the 266 other postcodes in the IV31 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 1 km. GP 2.5 km2 places, 5.9–6.6 kmForres station 19.8 kmHeldon and Laich IV31 6SF
  • IV31 6SF
  • Other postcodes in IV31 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 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 57.7003, longitude -3.3364)

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 IV31 6SF?

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 IV31 6SF?

Every home and business at IV31 6SF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

IV31 6SF 100% Moray 64%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

IV31 6SF 100% Moray 93%
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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 IV31 6SF?

BinDayBuddy does not read The Moray Council's collection days yet.

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 IV31 6SF?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV31 6SF is Elgin Rail Station, 6.6 km away in a straight line.

  • Elgin Rail Station Railway station 6.6 kmDrive
  • Forres Rail Station Railway station 19.8 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 IV31 6SF, 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 IV31 6SF?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV31 6SF, 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 IV31 6SF?

OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of IV31 6SF on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.

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 IV31 6SF?

The nearest to the centre of IV31 6SF, in a straight line.

  • Lossiemouth Dental Practice 3.8 kmCycle
  • Bishopmill Dental Centre 4.7 kmCycle
  • Trinity Dental Practice 5.7 kmDrive

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

Which pharmacies are near IV31 6SF?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV31 6SF, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, 23a Clifton Road Phone 01343 812818 3.8 kmCycle
  • Rmp2, 34 Queen Street Phone 01343 813095 4.0 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 IV31 6SF?

The nearest vets to the centre of IV31 6SF 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 IV31 6SF

Ward
Heldon and Laich
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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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.

Around IV31 6SF

Nearby postcodes

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

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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