The KW1 5LS Postcode in Wick

KW1 5LS 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 (5LS) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
  2. Postal District. In our case KW1.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW1 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LS.

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 5LS 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 5LS postcode have the street address of Coronation Street

It is situated within the post town of WICK within the old postal county of Caithness.

KW1 5LS is within Wick.

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Map Coordinates for KW1 5LS

Latitude58.4395716801
Longitude-3.10017095334

Ordnance Survey Maps for KW1 5LS

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Weather Forecast for KW1 5LS

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%E 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%E 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 50.00%ENE 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 81.00%ENE 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 84.00%NE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 60.00%NE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 50.00%SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00%SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 13.00%S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%SSE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%S 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%S 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00%SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%SE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%ESE 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%E 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%ESE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%ENE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%ENE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00%ENE 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%NE 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00%NE 20 mph

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near KW1 5LS

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near KW1 5LS

NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH

Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS

Distance: 0.20 miles

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THE PEARSON PRACTICE

Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01955 605885

CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY

Distance: 14.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 821205

DUNBEATH SURGERY

Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ

Distance: 18.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01593 731205

THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ

Distance: 18.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 895986

DAISY VILLA

Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN

Distance: 27.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

Transport Links near KW1 5LS

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: KW1 5LS

  • Wick
    Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QT
    Distance: 0.33 miles
    Driving Time: 1.05 minutes
  • Georgemas Junction
    Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HH
    Distance: 14.91 miles
    Driving Time: 22.62 minutes
  • Scotscalder
    Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YH
    Distance: 20.16 miles
    Driving Time: 31.95 minutes
  • Thurso
    Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DL
    Distance: 20.60 miles
    Driving Time: 30.44 minutes
  • Altnabreac
    Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6UR
    Distance: 27.08 miles
    Driving Time: 81.21 minutes

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Motorway Junctions near KW1 5LS

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Motorway Junctions near KW1 5LS

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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW1 5LS Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyCaithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Co Const
Member or Parliament
Jamie Stone
Jamie Stone
Contact DetailsContact Jamie Stone
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

What Council is the KW1 5LS 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 5LS 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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Lidl, South Road, Wick, KW15NH0.84 miles Directions from KW1 5LS to Lidl
Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS1.33 miles Directions from KW1 5LS to Tesco

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