KW8 6LH 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 (6LH) 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 LH.
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 6LH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HELMSDALE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW8 6LH postcode have the street address of Sutherland Street
It is situated within the post town of HELMSDALE within the old postal county of Sutherland.
KW8 6LH is within the village of East Helmsdale.
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Map Coordinates for KW8 6LH
| Latitude | 58.1168501098 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.65064759458 |
Weather Forecast for KW8 6LH
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 9 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | W 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 22.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 25.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 25.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 21.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of KW8 6LH Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Helmsdale Primary School
Address: Helmsdale Primary School, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01431 821244
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW8 6LH
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 34.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 48.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 48.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW8 6LH
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 10.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 11.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
GOLSPIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOLSPIE HEALTH CENTRE, FOUNTAIN ROAD, GOLSPIE, SUTHERLAND, KW10 6TH
Distance: 15.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01408 633221
DORNOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHORE ROAD, DORNOCH, IV25 3LS
Distance: 21.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 810213
TAIN & DISTRICT MED GROUP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892203
TAIN & FEARN AREA MED PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892759
Transport Links near KW8 6LH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW8 6LH
- Helmsdale
Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HHDistance: 0.42 milesDriving Time: 0.99 minutes - Kildonan
Kildonan station, [un-named lane off the A897], Kildonan, Highland, KW8 6HYDistance: 10.75 milesDriving Time: 16.95 minutes - Brora
Brora station, Station Square, Brora, Highland, KW9 6PYDistance: 11.21 milesDriving Time: 16.23 minutes - Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle station, off the A9, near Dunrobin, Highland, KW10 6SFDistance: 15.58 milesDriving Time: 22.59 minutes - Kinbrace
Kinbrace station, off B871, Kinbrace, Highland, KW11 6UBDistance: 17.45 milesDriving Time: 26.16 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW8 6LH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW8 6LH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW8 6LH 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 6LH 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 6LH 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 KW8 6LH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW8 6LH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KW8 6LH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 34.87 miles | Directions from KW8 6LH to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 35.10 miles | Directions from KW8 6LH to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 35.10 miles | Directions from KW8 6LH to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |