KW6 6EF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6EF) 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 KW6.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW6 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EF.
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 KW6 6EF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DUNBEATH SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW6 6EF postcode have the street address of Portormin Road
It is situated within the post town of DUNBEATH within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW6 6EF is within the village of Dunbeath.
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KW6 6EF: Points of Interest
T.H.Elder
T.H.Elder is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at 17 Portormin Road, Dunbeath, Highland, KW6 6EF.
Cakexplosion
Cakexplosion is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Dunbeath Village Hall, Portormin Road, Dunbeath, KW6 6EF.
Tasty Toes
Tasty Toes is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 6 Portormin Road, Dunbeath, Highland, KW6 6EF.
Map Coordinates for KW6 6EF
| Latitude | 58.2468533227 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.42705505529 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW6 6EF
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Weather Forecast for KW6 6EF
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 86.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 88.00% | S 9 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 84.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 22.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 45.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW6 6EF Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW6 6EF
| Average Mbps | 20.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 31.540 |
KW6 6EF has an average download speed of 20.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
382 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (40,692) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,143,567) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW6 6EF
| Average Mbps | 2.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.200 |
KW6 6EF has an average upload speed of 2.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
908 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (35,452) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,148,281) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW6 6EF
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 41.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW6 6EF
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 18.03 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 18.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 22.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 23.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 24.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
Transport Links near KW6 6EF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW6 6EF
- Helmsdale
Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HHDistance: 15.27 milesDriving Time: 21.83 minutes - Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 20.96 milesDriving Time: 29.47 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 23.33 milesDriving Time: 34.50 minutes - Kildonan
Kildonan station, [un-named lane off the A897], Kildonan, Highland, KW8 6HYDistance: 25.45 milesDriving Time: 37.58 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 30.25 milesDriving Time: 83.76 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW6 6EF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW6 6EF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW6 6EF 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 KW6 6EF 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 KW6 6EF 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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What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW6 6EF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KW6 6EF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 41.63 miles | Directions from KW6 6EF to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 41.72 miles | Directions from KW6 6EF to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 41.72 miles | Directions from KW6 6EF to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |