Postcode report
Is IV1 9AQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About IV1 9AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
IV1 9AQ is a postcode in Inverness Central, Highland, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IV1 9AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 22/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IV1 9AQ are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IV1 9AQ is based on Inverness Central, Raigmore and Longman. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near IV1 9AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IV7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £213k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IV1 9AQ can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IV1 9AQ by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IV1 9AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IV1 9AQ
Is IV1 9AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 22/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IV1 9AQ?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IV1 9AQ?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in IV1 9AQ?
The latest median sold price is £213k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IV1 9AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.