Living in IV46: Liveability Score 43/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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IV46 scores 43 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 36 green spaces within 2km.
Services
School rating data unavailable. This district may be outside England.
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.
IV46 covers 3 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is IV46 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for IV46 at this time.
What are the schools like in IV46?
Ofsted school data is not available for IV46.
How good is the broadband in IV46?
Broadband in IV46 scores 10/100. 35% gigabit coverage; 76% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does IV46 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include IV44, IV45, IV43. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for IV46?
IV46 scores 43/100, 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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