KW16 3ED is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3ED) 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 KW16.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW16 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ED.
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 KW16 3ED postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW16 3ED postcode have the street address of Raes Close.
KW16 3ED is within Stromness.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.9586820933 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.30118334472 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Stromness Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Fog | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 44.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 32.00% | N 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 34.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 51.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 60.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 72.880 |
KW16 3ED has an average download speed of 51.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,498 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
28% of postcodes (335,704) have slower broadband speeds.
72% of postcodes (847,439) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW16 3ED 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
Scotland Secondary Schools
Stromness Academy
Address: Stromness Academy, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01856 850660
Scotland Primary Schools
Stromness Primary School
Address: Stromness Primary School, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01856 850544
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
STROMNESS SURGERY
Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 850205
DOUNBY SURGERY
Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH
Distance: 7.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 771209
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 12.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 12.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 12.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 12.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alistair Carmichael |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.
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