The KW12 postcode district is a postal district located in the KW Kirkwall postcode area with a population of 1,666 residents according to the 2011 Scotland Census.
The area of the KW12 postcode district is 161.89 square miles which is 419.31 square kilometres or 103,612.70 acres.
Currently, the KW12 district has about 49 postcode units spread across 1 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 400 postcodes. With 49 postcodes already in use, this leaves 351 units available.
The largest settlement in the KW12 postal code is HALKIRK followed by Altnabreac, and Westerdale.
The KW12 Postcode shares a border with KW1 (WICK, Watten, Keiss), KW13 (FORSINARD), KW6 (DUNBEATH, Braemore, Knockally), KW7 (BERRIEDALE) and KW14 (THURSO, Castletown, Scrabster).
The primary settlement in the KW12 postcode district is Halkirk, located in the county of Caithness in Scotland. Other significant settlements in this district include Altnabreac, Scotscalder, and Westerdale. Halkirk is also the main post town in this district.
For the district KW12, we have data on 1 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector KW12 6, covers Halkirk in Caithness.
KW12 Postcode Sectors
Map of the KW12 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the KW12 District: the district mostly encompasses the Highland area with a total of 48 postcodes.
Where is the KW12 Postcode District?
The postcode district KW12 is located in the town of Halkirk. Halkirk is situated in the North of Scotland and is nearby several towns. To the South East is Latheron, which is approximately 9.7 miles away. To the West is Forsinard, around 10.7 miles away. To the North is Thurso, approximately 10.8 miles away. To the South is Berriedale, around 15.2 miles away. To the East is Wick, approximately 17.3 miles away. Lastly, to the South West is Kinbrace, around 20.3 miles away. The distance from Halkirk to the center of London is approximately 496.6 miles.
The district is within the post town of HALKIRK.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of Scotland.
The KW12 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Caithness & Sutherland and Ross & Cromarty - Highlands and Islands - Scotland
- Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey - Highlands and Islands - Scotland
- Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute - Highlands and Islands - Scotland
Weather Forecast for KW12
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
Postcode Sectors within the KW12 District
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| KW12 6 | Halkirk Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| K | W | 1 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| K | W | 1 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £25,000 | £45,000 | £36,667 | |
| 2 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 3 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 4 | £200,000 | £300,000 | £250,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the KW12 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Thurso | Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties | 7 Swanson Street, Thurso, KW14 8AP | 01847 630401 | 7 |