Living in IV99: Liveability Score 64/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in IV99, 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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IV99 scores 64 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 363 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 8 Good out of 10 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 6 GP surgeries and 5 hospital facilities serve the area.
31% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 1/10, above-average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,527/year. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Excellent public transport: well connected by rail, tube, and/or bus.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 598 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
IV99 covers 5 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is IV99 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for IV99 at this time.
What are the schools like in IV99?
Schools in IV99 score 63/100. 0 Outstanding, 8 Good out of 10 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in IV99?
Broadband in IV99 scores 16/100. 31% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does IV99 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include IV1, IV3, IV2. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for IV99?
IV99 scores 64/100, rated "Average", 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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