The KW3 6BL Postcode in Lybster

KW3 6BL 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 (6BL) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
  2. Postal District. In our case KW3.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW3 6.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.

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 6BL 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 6BL postcode have the street address of Portland Place.

It is situated within the post town of LYBSTER within the old postal county of Caithness.

KW3 6BL is within the village of Lybster.

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Map Coordinates for KW3 6BL

Latitude58.3065060779
Longitude-3.28571401178

Ordnance Survey Maps for KW3 6BL

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Weather Forecast for KW3 6BL

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%E 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%E 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 53.00%ENE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 85.00%ENE 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 86.00%NE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 58.00%NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for DrizzleDrizzle4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 34.00%S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 45.00%SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 10.00%S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 14.00%SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%SSE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00%S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00%SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%SE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%S 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%SSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%S 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00%SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%SE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%ESE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%ESE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00%ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 11.00%ESE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 12.00%ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00%ENE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 13.00%ENE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%NE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%NE 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW3 6BL Postcode?

Download Speeds For KW3 6BL

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps71.700
Median Mbps79.700
Maximum Mbps79.670

KW3 6BL has an average download speed of 71.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

846 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

50% of postcodes (588,597) have slower broadband speeds.

50% of postcodes (595,198) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For KW3 6BL

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps17.700
Median Mbps20.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW3 6BL has an average upload speed of 17.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,927 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

86% of postcodes (1,019,279) have slower upload speeds.

13% of postcodes (159,435) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near KW3 6BL

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)

Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW

Distance: 45.48 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near KW3 6BL

DUNBEATH SURGERY

Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ

Distance: 6.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01593 731205

NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH

Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS

Distance: 11.58 miles

Contact: :

THE PEARSON PRACTICE

Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL

Distance: 11.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01955 605885

CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY

Distance: 20.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 821205

THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ

Distance: 21.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 895986

HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE

Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ

Distance: 28.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01431 821225

Transport Links near KW3 6BL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: KW3 6BL

  • Wick
    Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QT
    Distance: 13.53 miles
    Driving Time: 18.73 minutes
  • Georgemas Junction
    Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HH
    Distance: 17.45 miles
    Driving Time: 27.87 minutes
  • Scotscalder
    Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YH
    Distance: 19.76 miles
    Driving Time: 32.54 minutes
  • Helmsdale
    Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HH
    Distance: 22.30 miles
    Driving Time: 31.12 minutes
  • Altnabreac
    Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6UR
    Distance: 26.68 miles
    Driving Time: 81.80 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near KW3 6BL

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Motorway Junctions near KW3 6BL

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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW3 6BL Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyCaithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Co Const
Member or Parliament
Jamie Stone
Jamie Stone
Contact DetailsContact Jamie Stone
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

What Council is the KW3 6BL 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 6BL 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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Burger King Restaurants near KW3 6BL
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Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU45.48 miles Directions from KW3 6BL to Ashgrove Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KW3 6BL
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McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ45.50 miles Directions from KW3 6BL to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ

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KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ45.50 miles Directions from KW3 6BL to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place