Living in IV24: Liveability Score 32/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in IV24, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.
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IV24 scores 32 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 82 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 2 Good out of 2 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 0 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
40% gigabit coverage; 51% 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 3 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
IV24 covers 45 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is IV24 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for IV24 at this time.
What are the schools like in IV24?
Schools in IV24 score 8/100. 0 Outstanding, 2 Good out of 2 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in IV24?
Broadband in IV24 scores 9/100. 40% gigabit coverage; 51% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does IV24 compare to nearby areas?
IV24 can be compared to other UK postcode districts using the PostcodeScorer comparison tool.
What is the overall liveability score for IV24?
IV24 scores 32/100, 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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