Living in IV44: Liveability Score 36/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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IV44 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 39 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 1 Good out of 1 rated schools.
Healthcare rating data unavailable for this district.
35% gigabit coverage; 76% 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 0 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
IV44 covers 10 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is IV44 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for IV44 at this time.
What are the schools like in IV44?
Schools in IV44 score 5/100. 0 Outstanding, 1 Good out of 1 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in IV44?
Broadband in IV44 scores 10/100. 35% gigabit coverage; 76% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does IV44 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include IV45, IV46, IV43. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for IV44?
IV44 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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