Living in IV21: Liveability Score 36/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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IV21 scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 26 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 2 Good out of 2 rated schools.
Healthcare rating data unavailable for this district.
12% gigabit coverage; 64% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 6/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,527/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 11 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
IV21 covers 49 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is IV21 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for IV21 at this time.
What are the schools like in IV21?
Schools in IV21 score 6/100. 0 Outstanding, 2 Good out of 2 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in IV21?
Broadband in IV21 scores 8/100. 12% gigabit coverage; 64% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does IV21 compare to nearby areas?
IV21 can be compared to other UK postcode districts using the PostcodeScorer comparison tool.
What is the overall liveability score for IV21?
IV21 scores 36/100, rated "Below Avg", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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