KW1 4RN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4RN) 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 KW1.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW1 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RN.
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 KW1 4RN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW1 4RN postcode have the street address of Tower Square
KW1 4RN is within the hamlet of Ackergill.
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Contact MeKW1 4RN: Points of Interest
Far North Bees
Far North Bees is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at 13 Tower Square, Ackergill, Wick, KW1 4RN.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.4731347777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.10252283152 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick | 2.14 | S | 169.71 |
| Thurso | 17.34 | WNW | 299.33 |
| Stromness | 34.59 | NNW | 348.29 |
| Kirkwall | 35.53 | N | 8.17 |
| Dornoch | 53.16 | SW | 219.87 |
| Burghead | 55.28 | SSW | 194.97 |
| Portsoy | 56.70 | SSE | 164.44 |
| Rosehearty | 64.80 | SE | 145.65 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Wick Airport
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 44.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 32.00% | W 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 31.00% | W 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 90.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 81.00% | SW 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 69.00% | WSW 34 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 67.00% | W 31 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 69.00% | W 31 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 65.00% | W 29 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 57.00% | W 27 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 70.00% | WNW 31 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 71.00% | WNW 31 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 69.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 37.00% | NNW 34 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 31 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 29 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 48.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 43.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 59.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 55.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
KW1 4RN has an average download speed of 59.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,453 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
38% of postcodes (452,471) have slower broadband speeds.
62% of postcodes (730,717) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
KW1 4RN has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 13.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 17.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 19.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 24.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
Transport Links
Train Stations
Wick
Address: Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QT
Postcode: KW1 4QT
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.18 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.
LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS | 2.64 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, South Road, Wick, KW15NH | 4.54 miles | Directions to Lidl |
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