KW14 7LU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW14) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7LU) 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 KW14.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW14 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.
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 KW14 7LU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is THURSO DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW14 7LU postcode have the street address of Castlegreen Road
It is situated within the post town of THURSO within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW14 7LU is within Thurso.
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Map Coordinates for KW14 7LU
| Latitude | 58.5941744683 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.53341763978 |
Weather Forecast for KW14 7LU
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 66.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 91.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 88.00% | SW 11 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 59.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 29.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 65.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 58.00% | S 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW14 7LU Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW14 7LU
| Average Mbps | 48.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 51.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW14 7LU has an average download speed of 48.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,468 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
24% of postcodes (288,161) have slower broadband speeds.
76% of postcodes (895,012) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW14 7LU
| Average Mbps | 10.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW14 7LU has an average upload speed of 10.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,002 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (312,529) have slower upload speeds.
73% of postcodes (865,110) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW14 7LU Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
Thurso High School
Address: Thurso High School, Ormlie Road, Thurso, KW14 7DS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01847 893822
Scotland Primary Schools
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Address: Mount Pleasant Primary School, Castletown Road, Thurso, KW14 8HL
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01847 893419
Miller Academy Primary School
Address: Miller Academy Primary School, Princes Street, Thurso, KW14 7DH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01847 892815
Pennyland Primary School
Address: Pennyland Primary School, Trostan Road, Thurso, KW14 7NY
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01847 892661
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW14 7LU
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW14 7LU
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 5.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 19.00 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 19.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 20.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 24.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
Transport Links near KW14 7LU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW14 7LU
- Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 0.42 milesDriving Time: 0.96 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 7.19 milesDriving Time: 10.66 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 8.35 milesDriving Time: 13.92 minutes - Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 21.12 milesDriving Time: 31.41 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 22.83 milesDriving Time: 75.35 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW14 7LU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW14 7LU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW14 7LU 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 KW14 7LU 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 KW14 7LU 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 KW14 7LU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW14 7LU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Castlegreen Road, THURSO, KW14 7LS | 0.21 miles | Directions from KW14 7LU to Lidl |
| Tesco, Millbank Road, THURSO, KW14 8PS | 0.90 miles | Directions from KW14 7LU to Tesco |
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