KW6 6EX 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 (6EX) 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 EX.
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 6EX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DUNBEATH SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of DUNBEATH within the old postal county of Caithness.
KW6 6EX is within the village of Balnabruich.
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Map Coordinates for KW6 6EX
| Latitude | 58.2527378566 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.5869069408 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW6 6EX
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 444 Helmsdale and Strath of Kildonan | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 11 Thurso & Dunbeath | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 17 Helmsdale & Strath of Kildonan | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for KW6 6EX
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 29.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 36.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 54.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 36.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 38.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 36.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 30.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of KW6 6EX Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW6 6EX
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 42.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW6 6EX
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 19.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 22.07 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 22.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 23.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
GOLSPIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOLSPIE HEALTH CENTRE, FOUNTAIN ROAD, GOLSPIE, SUTHERLAND, KW10 6TH
Distance: 23.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01408 633221
Transport Links near KW6 6EX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW6 6EX
- Helmsdale
Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HHDistance: 20.70 milesDriving Time: 33.32 minutes - Kildonan
Kildonan station, [un-named lane off the A897], Kildonan, Highland, KW8 6HYDistance: 30.87 milesDriving Time: 49.06 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 36.43 milesDriving Time: 96.30 minutes - Kinbrace
Kinbrace station, off B871, Kinbrace, Highland, KW11 6UBDistance: 37.56 milesDriving Time: 58.27 minutes - Forsinard
Forsinard station, off A897, near Forsinard, Highland, KW13 6YTDistance: 44.40 milesDriving Time: 68.28 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW6 6EX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW6 6EX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW6 6EX 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 6EX 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 6EX 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 KW6 6EX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW6 6EX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KW6 6EX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 43.08 miles | Directions from KW6 6EX to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 43.24 miles | Directions from KW6 6EX to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 43.24 miles | Directions from KW6 6EX to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |