KW12 6XJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6XJ) 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 KW12.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW12 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XJ.
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 KW12 6XJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HALKIRK SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of HALKIRK within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW12 6XJ is within Halkirk.
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KW12 6XJ: Points of Interest
D Mackay
D Mackay is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at Achaguie, Scotscalder, Halkirk, Caithness, KW12 6XJ.
Slimming Word Supply Foods
Slimming Word Supply Foods is a retail outlet located at Dairy House, Station Farm, Scotscalder, Halkirk, KW12 6XJ.
Map Coordinates for KW12 6XJ
| Latitude | 58.4801413224 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.55063778087 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW12 6XJ
| 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 11 Thurso & Dunbeath | 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 KW12 6XJ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 43.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 83.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 89.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 89.00% | NNW 11 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 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | W 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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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 6.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 13 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW12 6XJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW12 6XJ
| Average Mbps | 6.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 52.350 |
KW12 6XJ has an average download speed of 6.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
201 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (6,961) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,177,479) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW12 6XJ
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 9.320 |
KW12 6XJ has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW12 6XJ Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW12 6XJ
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW12 6XJ
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 7.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 9.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 16.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 16.66 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 16.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 19.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
Transport Links near KW12 6XJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW12 6XJ
- Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 0.30 milesDriving Time: 0.73 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 7.67 milesDriving Time: 16.36 minutes - Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 8.19 milesDriving Time: 13.24 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 14.33 milesDriving Time: 61.44 minutes - Forsinard
Forsinard station, off A897, near Forsinard, Highland, KW13 6YTDistance: 31.21 milesDriving Time: 55.45 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW12 6XJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW12 6XJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW12 6XJ 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 KW12 6XJ 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 KW12 6XJ 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.
LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the KW12 6XJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Millbank Road, THURSO, KW14 8PS | 12.38 miles | Directions from KW12 6XJ to Tesco |
| Lidl, Castlegreen Road, THURSO, KW14 7LS | 12.92 miles | Directions from KW12 6XJ to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KW12 6XJ Postcode?
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