KW1 4YR 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 (4YR) 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 YR.
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 4YR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WATTEN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of WICK within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW1 4YR is within the village of John o' Groats.
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KW1 4YR: Points of Interest
Northern Point
Northern Point is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Natural Retreats, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
Post Office
Post Office is a retail outlet located at John O'Groats, Caithness, KW1 4YR.
Flavours (John O'Groats) Limited
Flavours (John O'Groats) Limited is a retail outlet located at Unit 2 The Craft Centre, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
Hamnavoe
Hamnavoe is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Roadside, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
Catherine Cowe
Catherine Cowe is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Windy Ha Bed and Breakfast, John O'Groats, By Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YR.
John O'Groats Brewery Ltd
John O'Groats Brewery Ltd is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at The Old Fire Station, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
John O' Groats Brewery Ltd
John O' Groats Brewery Ltd is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Last House And Museum Shop, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
The Northern Point Ltd
The Northern Point Ltd is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at John O'Groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
Stacks Deli & Bakery
Stacks Deli & Bakery is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at John O Groats Pottery, 3 The Craft Centre, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.
John O' Groats Guest House
John O' Groats Guest House is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at The Broo, John O' Groats, KW1 4YR.
8 Doors Distillery
8 Doors Distillery is a retail outlet located at John O' Groats, KW1 4YR.
Cafe Groats
Cafe Groats is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at John O Groats, KW1 4YR.
Map Coordinates for KW1 4YR
| Latitude | 58.6395365249 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.07317257814 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW1 4YR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 451 Thurso and John O'Groats | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 7 Orkney - Southern Isles | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 12 Thurso & Wick | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for KW1 4YR
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 85.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 93.00% | NNE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 93.00% | NNW 18 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 86.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 51.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | S 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 16 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW1 4YR Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW1 4YR
| Average Mbps | 34.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 24.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW1 4YR has an average download speed of 34.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
946 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (127,792) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,055,903) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW1 4YR
| Average Mbps | 6.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW1 4YR has an average upload speed of 6.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (134,240) have slower upload speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,046,751) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW1 4YR Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Canisbay Primary School
Address: Canisbay Primary School, Canisbay, Wick, KW1 4YH
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01955 611337
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW1 4YR
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW1 4YR
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 11.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 13.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 13.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 13.72 miles
Contact: :
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 16.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 23.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
Transport Links near KW1 4YR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW1 4YR
- Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 16.62 milesDriving Time: 25.86 minutes - Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 19.52 milesDriving Time: 27.64 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 25.25 milesDriving Time: 35.59 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 27.54 milesDriving Time: 40.68 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 36.28 milesDriving Time: 101.20 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW1 4YR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW1 4YR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW1 4YR 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 4YR 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 4YR 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.
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