Living in KW8: Liveability Score 39/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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KW8 scores 39 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 19 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 1 Good out of 1 rated schools.
Healthcare rating data unavailable for this district.
84% gigabit coverage; 89% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 4/10, around the national average.
Band D council tax £1,527/year, typical EPC rating E. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 21 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
KW8 covers 38 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is KW8 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for KW8 at this time.
What are the schools like in KW8?
Schools in KW8 score 12/100. 0 Outstanding, 1 Good out of 1 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in KW8?
Broadband in KW8 scores 43/100. 84% gigabit coverage; 89% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does KW8 compare to nearby areas?
KW8 can be compared to other UK postcode districts using the PostcodeScorer comparison tool.
What is the overall liveability score for KW8?
KW8 scores 39/100, 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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