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North, West and Central Sutherland

North, West and Central Sutherland is one of 21 wards in Highland, home to 5,795 people in 2,974 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 24% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 13% above the Highland average.

Ward S13002990 · 269 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
5,795residentsScotland's Census 2022
2,974householdscensus
24%green within 500 mpostcode average
29%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
North, West and Central Sutherland in HighlandPostcodes in North, West and Central Sutherland highlighted; the rest of Highland in grey
Map of Highland with North, West and Central Sutherland highlighted

People and homes.

5,795 residents in 2,974 households, next to the Highland average.

10%
aged 15–29
32%
aged 65 and over
71%
owner-occupied homes
8%
privately rented
17%
socially rented
2%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in North, West and Central Sutherland with a published hygiene rating.

122rated food businessesin total
89%passed their last inspectionHighland: 85%
14told improvement is requiredlatest inspection

In Scotland, council food safety officers either pass a business or tell it that improvement is required. A result reflects the hygiene standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)