IV36 2RL postcode in Moray, Scotland

IV36 2RL is a postcode in Moray, in the Forres 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 December 1998.

Where IV36 2RL is, and what is near it

Map of IV36 2RL and what is near it Map of IV36 2RL: its centre point, with the 171 other postcodes in the IV36 2 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. IV36 2AB: also in IV36 2IV36 2AU: also in IV36 2IV36 2BH: also in IV36 2IV36 2QT: also in IV36 2IV36 2QU: also in IV36 2IV36 2QX: also in IV36 2IV36 2QY: also in IV36 2IV36 2QZ: also in IV36 2IV36 2RG: also in IV36 2IV36 2RQ: also in IV36 2 2 GP practices, 4.9 kmForres station 4.9 kmElgin station 14.2 kmForres IV36 2RL Map of IV36 2RL and what is near it Map of IV36 2RL: its centre point, with the 171 other postcodes in the IV36 2 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 1 km. 2 GP practices, 4.9 kmElgin station 14.2 kmForres IV36 2RL
  • IV36 2RL
  • Other postcodes in IV36 2: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 2 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 57.6114, longitude -3.5419)

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 IV36 2RL?

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 IV36 2RL?

94% of the homes and businesses at IV36 2RL can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 94% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)94% can get it

Moray: 64%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)94% can get it

Moray: 93%

The line marks the figure across Moray.

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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 IV36 2RL?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for IV36 2RL.

Check the bin days for IV36 2RL 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 IV36 2RL?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV36 2RL is Forres Rail Station, 4.9 km away in a straight line.

  • Forres Rail Station Railway station 4.9 kmCycle
  • Elgin Rail Station 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.

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

More stations near IV36 2RL, 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 IV36 2RL?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV36 2RL, 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 IV36 2RL?

OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of IV36 2RL 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.

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

Which dentists are near IV36 2RL?

The nearest to the centre of IV36 2RL, in a straight line.

  • Orchard Road Dental Practice 4.2 kmCycle
  • 8to8 Dental (Forres) 5.1 kmDrive

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

Which pharmacies are near IV36 2RL?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV36 2RL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Boots UK, 88/94 High Street Phone 01309 673370 4.2 kmCycle
  • Web Pharmacy, 83 High Street Phone 01309 672784 4.3 kmCycle
  • Web Pharmacy, 99 High Street Phone 01309 672614 4.3 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 IV36 2RL?

The nearest vets to the centre of IV36 2RL 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 IV36 2RL

Ward
Forres
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
December 1998

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 IV36 2RL

Nearby postcodes

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

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