POSTCODE INDEX
Inverness (IV) Area Postcodes

Inverness (IV) Area Overview

The IV (Inverness) postcode area, also known as the Inverness postcode area, covers a large section of the Scottish Highlands, including Inverness itself and surrounding areas. It's one of the largest postcode areas in the UK in terms of geographical coverage.

Inverness, often referred to as the "Capital of the Highlands", is a city located in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for Highland Council and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe. The origins of Inverness can be traced back to ancient times, with evidence of a settlement dating back to the 6th century and has been a site of strategic importance due to its location at the mouth of the River Ness and its proximity to the Great Glen.

Elgin is a historic town and former royal burgh in Moray, Scotland. It's situated roughly halfway between Inverness to the west and Aberdeen to the east. Elgin Cathedral, often referred to as the "Lantern of the North," was one of Scotland's most impressive churches. However, it suffered extensive damage during the Wars of Scottish Independence and was further stripped of its lead following the Reformation, leading to its current ruinous state.

Strathpeffer is a village and spa town in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Located west of Dingwall, it became popular in the 19th century as a spa resort due to its mineral waters, and it retains much of its historic Victorian charm today.

Other postal towns and areas covered by the IV postcode area are Achnasheen, Alness, Ardgay, Avoch, Beauly, Comarty, Dingwall, Dornoch, Fochabers, Forres, Fortrose, Gairloch, Garve, Invergordon, Isle of Skye, Kyle, Lairg, Lossiemouth, Muir of Ord, Munlochy, Nairn, Plockton, Portree, Rogart, Strathcarron, Strome Ferry, Tain and Ullapool.

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Map of postcode area

Listing of postcode districts within Inverness (IV) - 50 Districts

Postal Distict Area
Num of Postcodes
IV1
Inverness
291
IV2
Inverness
1,240
IV3
Inverness
465
IV4
Beauly
128
IV5
Inverness
42
IV6
Muir of Ord
127
IV7
Dingwall
154
IV8
Munlochy
32
IV9
Avoch
46
IV10
Fortrose
85
IV11
Comarty
44
IV12
Nairn
433
IV13
Inverness
19
IV14
Strathpeffer
75
IV15
Dingwall
215
IV16
Dingwall
56
IV17
Alness
181
IV18
Invergordon
197
IV19
Tain
197
IV20
Tain
118
IV21
Gairloch
49
IV22
Achnasheen
77
IV23
Garve
51
IV24
Ardgay
45
IV25
Dornoch
142
Postal Distict Area
Num of Postcodes
IV26
Ullapool
73
IV27
Lairg
189
IV28
Rogart
22
IV30
Elgin
1,085
IV31
Lossiemouth
263
IV32
Fochabers
172
IV36
Forres
474
IV40
Kyle
126
IV41
Isle of Skye
13
IV42
Isle of Skye
7
IV43
Isle of Skye
10
IV44
Isle of Skye
10
IV45
Isle of Skye
12
IV46
Isle of Skye
3
IV47
Isle of Skye
19
IV48
Isle of Skye
2
IV49
Isle of Skye
44
IV51
Portree
235
IV52
Plockton
19
IV53
Strome Ferry
11
IV54
Strathcarron
60
IV55
Isle of Skye
56
IV56
Isle of Skye
14
IV63
Inverness
66
IV99
Inverness
5