KW14 7RE 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 (7RE) 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 RE.
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 7RE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is THURSO DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of THURSO within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW14 7RE is within the village of Reay.
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KW14 7RE: Points of Interest
The Bakehouse Reay
The Bakehouse Reay is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at The Schoolhouse, Reay, HIghland, KW14 7RE.
Samanthas sweets & treats
Samanthas sweets & treats is a retail outlet located at Heathfield, Reay, Thurso, KW14 7RE.
Map Coordinates for KW14 7RE
| Latitude | 58.5601921484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.76904830673 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW14 7RE
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 449 Strath Halladale and Strathy Point | 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 |
Weather Forecast for KW14 7RE
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | N 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 11 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 34.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 38.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 39.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 32.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 33.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 31.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 37.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 37.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW14 7RE Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW14 7RE
| Average Mbps | 53.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 56.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
KW14 7RE has an average download speed of 53.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,544 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
31% of postcodes (363,170) have slower broadband speeds.
69% of postcodes (819,927) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW14 7RE
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW14 7RE has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW14 7RE Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Reay Primary School
Address: Reay Primary School, Reay, Thurso, KW14 7RE
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01847 811206
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW14 7RE
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW14 7RE
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 9.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 11.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 13.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
TONGUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TONGUE HEALTH CENTRE, ST ANDREWS GLEBE, TONGUE, LAIRG, HIGHLAND, IV27 4XB
Distance: 24.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 611213
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 24.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 25.66 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near KW14 7RE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW14 7RE
- Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 10.62 milesDriving Time: 16.21 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 12.13 milesDriving Time: 27.41 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 17.03 milesDriving Time: 24.93 minutes - Forsinard
Forsinard station, off A897, near Forsinard, Highland, KW13 6YTDistance: 18.99 milesDriving Time: 28.35 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 24.90 milesDriving Time: 86.32 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW14 7RE
Train Stations
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW14 7RE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KW14 7RE 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 7RE 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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