HS postcode area

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It is the UK's newest postcode area, the Outer Hebrides formerly being part of the PA postcode area (forming PA80 - PA87 until January 1995).

Mail for the HS postcode area is processed at Inverness Mail Centre, along with mail for the IV and KW postcode areas.

Coverage

The approximate coverage of the postcode districts:

Postcode district Post town Coverage Local authority area(s)
HS1 STORNOWAY Stornoway (immediate area), Plasterfield Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
HS2 ISLE OF LEWIS Settlements in Lewis outside the Stornoway area including
Back, Carloway, Ness, North Lochs, Park (South Lochs), Point, Uig and West Side
HS3 ISLE OF HARRIS Harris excluding Leverburgh and Rodel area
HS4 ISLE OF SCALPAY All settlements
HS5 ISLE OF HARRIS Leverburgh, Rodel
HS6 ISLE OF NORTH UIST All settlements
HS7 ISLE OF BENBECULA All settlements
HS8 ISLE OF SOUTH UIST All settlements
HS9 ISLE OF BARRA All settlements, including Mingulay

Map

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See also

References

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  1. Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (2004)

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External links

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