KW3 6BG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6BG) 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 KW3.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW3 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BG.
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 KW3 6BG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LYBSTER SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW3 6BG postcode have the street address of Golf View Drive
It is situated within the post town of LYBSTER within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW3 6BG is within the village of Lybster.
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Map Coordinates for KW3 6BG
| Latitude | 58.3001355753 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.28323066918 |
Weather Forecast for KW3 6BG
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW3 6BG Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW3 6BG
| Average Mbps | 74.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 76.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW3 6BG has an average download speed of 74.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
765 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
51% of postcodes (609,534) have slower broadband speeds.
48% of postcodes (574,342) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW3 6BG
| Average Mbps | 19.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW3 6BG has an average upload speed of 19.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,767 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
93% of postcodes (1,099,899) have slower upload speeds.
7% of postcodes (81,975) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW3 6BG Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Lybster Primary School
Address: Lybster Primary School, Lybster, Wick, KW3 6BJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01593 721224
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW3 6BG
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 45.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW3 6BG
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 6.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 11.89 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 12.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 20.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 21.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 28.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
Transport Links near KW3 6BG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW3 6BG
- Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 14.06 milesDriving Time: 19.85 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 17.99 milesDriving Time: 28.99 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 20.29 milesDriving Time: 33.66 minutes - Helmsdale
Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HHDistance: 22.84 milesDriving Time: 32.23 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 27.21 milesDriving Time: 82.92 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW3 6BG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW3 6BG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW3 6BG 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 KW3 6BG 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 KW3 6BG 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 KW3 6BG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW3 6BG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KW3 6BG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 45.04 miles | Directions from KW3 6BG to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 45.06 miles | Directions from KW3 6BG to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 45.06 miles | Directions from KW3 6BG to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |