KW8 6JS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6JS) 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 KW8.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JS.
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 KW8 6JS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HELMSDALE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of HELMSDALE within the old postal county of Sutherland.
KW8 6JS is within Navidale.
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KW8 6JS: Points of Interest
Mr David Cowie
Mr David Cowie is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at Klibreck, Navidale, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JS.
Navidale House Hotel
Navidale House Hotel is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Navidale, Helmsdale, KW8 6JS.
Broomhill House
Broomhill House is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Broomhill House, Navidale, Helmsdale, KW8 6JS.
Map Coordinates for KW8 6JS
| Latitude | 58.1225241988 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.63627463637 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW8 6JS
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Weather Forecast for KW8 6JS
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) | 5.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 56.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 87.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 86.00% | SSE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 58.00% | S 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW8 6JS Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW8 6JS
| Average Mbps | 22.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 40.690 |
KW8 6JS has an average download speed of 22.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
386 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (50,412) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,133,843) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW8 6JS
| Average Mbps | 3.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
KW8 6JS has an average upload speed of 3.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,459 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (52,887) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,130,295) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW8 6JS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 34.78 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 49.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 49.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW8 6JS
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 10.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 11.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
GOLSPIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOLSPIE HEALTH CENTRE, FOUNTAIN ROAD, GOLSPIE, SUTHERLAND, KW10 6TH
Distance: 16.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01408 633221
DORNOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHORE ROAD, DORNOCH, IV25 3LS
Distance: 22.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 810213
TAIN & DISTRICT MED GROUP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892203
TAIN & FEARN AREA MED PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892759
Transport Links near KW8 6JS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW8 6JS
- Helmsdale
Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HHDistance: 1.51 milesDriving Time: 4.12 minutes - Kildonan
Kildonan station, [un-named lane off the A897], Kildonan, Highland, KW8 6HYDistance: 11.68 milesDriving Time: 19.86 minutes - Brora
Brora station, Station Square, Brora, Highland, KW9 6PYDistance: 12.30 milesDriving Time: 19.36 minutes - Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle station, off the A9, near Dunrobin, Highland, KW10 6SFDistance: 16.68 milesDriving Time: 25.71 minutes - Kinbrace
Kinbrace station, off B871, Kinbrace, Highland, KW11 6UBDistance: 18.38 milesDriving Time: 29.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW8 6JS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW8 6JS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW8 6JS 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 KW8 6JS 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 KW8 6JS 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 KW8 6JS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KW8 6JS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 35.04 miles | Directions from KW8 6JS to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 35.26 miles | Directions from KW8 6JS to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 35.26 miles | Directions from KW8 6JS to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |