KW1 4AJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4AJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
- Postal District. In our case KW1.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW1 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AJ.
The regional mail center for the post area KW is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the KW1 4AJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WATTEN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW1 4AJ postcode have the street address of Bridge Street
It is situated within the post town of WICK within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW1 4AJ is within Wick.
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KW1 4AJ: Points of Interest
G4S
G4S is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Wick Sheriff Court, Bridge Street, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4AJ.
Keystore Express (Wick) Ltd
Keystore Express (Wick) Ltd is a retail outlet located at 17-19 Bridge Street, Wick, Highland, KW1 4AJ.
Supreme Fish Bar & Fast Food
Supreme Fish Bar & Fast Food is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Supreme Fish Bar & Fast Food, 7 Bridge Street, Wick, Highland, KW1 4AJ.
Map Coordinates for KW1 4AJ
| Latitude | 58.442234129 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.09237405994 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW1 4AJ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 450 Wick and the Flow Country | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 12 Thurso & Wick | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for KW1 4AJ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 16 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | E 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 48.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 88.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 92.00% | N 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 88.00% | NNW 16 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 76.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 45.00% | W 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 18 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 16 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | E 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW1 4AJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW1 4AJ
| Average Mbps | 48.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 60.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
KW1 4AJ has an average download speed of 48.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,465 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (292,477) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (890,699) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW1 4AJ
| Average Mbps | 12.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW1 4AJ has an average upload speed of 12.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (443,132) have slower upload speeds.
62% of postcodes (731,587) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW1 4AJ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Noss primary school
Address: Noss primary school, Girnigoe Street, Wick, KW1 4DT
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01955 609990
Newton Park Primary
Address: Newton Park Primary, Seaforth Avenue, WICK, KW1 5ND
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01955 60
Scotland Secondary Schools
Wick High School
Address: Wick High School, Newton Road, WICK, KW1 5LT
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01955 603333/4
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW1 4AJ
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW1 4AJ
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 14.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 18.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 18.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 26.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
Motorway Junctions near KW1 4AJ
Train Stations
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Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW1 4AJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KW1 4AJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Highland Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Highland at the following link Highland.How much is the Council Tax?
Highland Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Highland charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the KW1 4AJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Highland council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the KW1 4AJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW1 4AJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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| Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS | 0.91 miles | Directions from KW1 4AJ to Tesco |
| Lidl, South Road, Wick, KW15NH | 1.09 miles | Directions from KW1 4AJ to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KW1 4AJ Postcode?
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