KW15 1WB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW15) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1WB) 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 KW15.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW15 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case WB.
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 KW15 1WB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KIRKWALL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW15 1WB postcode have the street address of Watson Park
It is situated within the post town of KIRKWALL within the old postal county of Orkney.
KW15 1WB is within Kirkwall.
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Map Coordinates for KW15 1WB
| Latitude | 58.970834129 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.95004260452 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW15 1WB
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| Explorer 1:25,000 461 Orkney - East Mainland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 6 Orkney - Mainland | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 7 Orkney - Southern Isles | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KW15 1WB
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 44.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | E 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | E 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | N 13 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 16 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW15 1WB Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW15 1WB
| Average Mbps | 45.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 41.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 77.020 |
KW15 1WB has an average download speed of 45.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,307 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
21% of postcodes (252,516) have slower broadband speeds.
79% of postcodes (930,818) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW15 1WB
| Average Mbps | 11.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW15 1WB has an average upload speed of 11.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
33% of postcodes (396,533) have slower upload speeds.
66% of postcodes (779,114) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW15 1WB Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Papdale Primary School
Address: Papdale Primary School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01856 872650
Glaitness School
Address: Glaitness School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01856 873648
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kirkwall Grammar School
Address: Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01856 872102
Nearest Opticians
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Nearest GP Surgeries
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SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 10.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 11.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
Transport Links near KW15 1WB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW15 1WB
- Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 48.84 milesDriving Time: 159.68 minutes - Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 50.76 milesDriving Time: 167.80 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 54.58 milesDriving Time: 167.62 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 56.86 milesDriving Time: 172.72 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 65.76 milesDriving Time: 233.28 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW15 1WB
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Motorway Junctions near KW15 1WB
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW15 1WB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Orkney and Shetland Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alistair Carmichael |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KW15 1WB Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands at the following link Orkney Islands.How much is the Council Tax?
Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands 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 KW15 1WB Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Orkney Islands council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Orkney Library and ArchivePostcodes near the KW15 1WB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW15 1WB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP | 1.67 miles | Directions from KW15 1WB to Tesco |
| Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP | 1.67 miles | Directions from KW15 1WB to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KW15 1WB Postcode?
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