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What's it like to live in Inverness?

An overview of Inverness around IV1 1JJschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

HighlandBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

28/ 100

Lower

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Inverness scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Environment

51/ 100

Moderate

Health

5/ 100

Lower

What's around Inverness

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries1nearest Norham Surgery
  • Dentists1nearest Brucegate Dental Practice Limited
  • Pharmacies1nearest Castlegate Pharmacy
  • Hospitals1nearest Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Bridge Street · 50 m
  • Train stations2nearest Inverness · 360 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Aye Eat · 50 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest The Botanic House (IV1 LTD) · 40 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Revolution Bar · 80 m
  • Parks & green spaces4nearest Northern Meeting Park · 500 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Yorkshire Building Society Inverness · 160 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Inverness in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Inverness Central
Council
Highland
MP
Mr Angus MacDonald

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around IV1 1JJ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.