KW1 5XR 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 (5XR) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XR.
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 5XR 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 5XR is within Halkirk.
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KW1 5XR: Points of Interest
Auld Post Office Bed and Breakfast
Auld Post Office Bed and Breakfast is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Old Post Office, Spittal, Wick, KW1 5XR.
Map Coordinates for KW1 5XR
| Latitude | 58.4659307671 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.42603245138 |
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Weather Forecast for KW1 5XR
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | S 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 52.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 88.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 88.00% | S 9 mph |
Sun 21st 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 3.0°C) | 84.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 47.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 44.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW1 5XR Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW1 5XR
| Average Mbps | 1.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 4.090 |
KW1 5XR has an average download speed of 1.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
76 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (488) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,184,077) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW1 5XR
| Average Mbps | 0.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.050 |
KW1 5XR has an average upload speed of 0.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,647 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (5,855) have slower upload speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,176,139) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW1 5XR
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW1 5XR
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 8.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 9.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 12.06 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 12.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 15.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 24.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
Transport Links near KW1 5XR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW1 5XR
- Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 3.72 milesDriving Time: 5.46 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 7.35 milesDriving Time: 11.96 minutes - Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 10.32 milesDriving Time: 14.53 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 14.27 milesDriving Time: 61.22 minutes - Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 14.27 milesDriving Time: 22.13 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW1 5XR
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW1 5XR 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 5XR 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 5XR 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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What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW1 5XR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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| Tesco, Millbank Road, THURSO, KW14 8PS | 14.85 miles | Directions from KW1 5XR to Tesco |
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