Living in KW9: Liveability Score 44/100
Highland, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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KW9 scores 44 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.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
School rating data unavailable. This district may be outside England.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 1 GP surgery serve the area.
88% gigabit coverage; 91% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 5/10, 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 29 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
KW9 covers 72 active postcodes in Highland, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is KW9 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for KW9 at this time.
What are the schools like in KW9?
Ofsted school data is not available for KW9.
How good is the broadband in KW9?
Broadband in KW9 scores 49/100. 88% gigabit coverage; 91% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does KW9 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include KW10. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for KW9?
KW9 scores 44/100, 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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