KW1 4XP Postcode in

KW1 4XP 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 (4XP) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
  2. Postal District. In our case KW1.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW1 4.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XP.

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 4XP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW1 4XP is within the village of Keiss.

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KW1 4XP: Points of Interest

Skalvik B&B

Skalvik B&B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Auckengill, Wick, KW1 4XP.

Alba Sunrise Bed and Breakfast

Alba Sunrise Bed and Breakfast is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Alba House, Nybster, Auckengill, Wick, KW1 4XP.

Horseshoe Croft

Horseshoe Croft is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Roadside Croft, Auckengill, Wick, KW1 4XP.

Horseshoe Croft

Horseshoe Croft is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Roadside Croft, Auckengill, Wick, KW1 4XP.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.5616074796
Longitude-3.09495466614
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Wick 8.17 S 181.75
Thurso 15.94 W 278.79
Stromness 28.85 NNW 344.64
Kirkwall 29.44 N 8.64
Dornoch 58.31 SW 216.54
Burghead 61.30 SSW 194.09
Portsoy 62.40 SSE 166.50

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Sinclair's Bay

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps6.300
Median Mbps5.200
Maximum Mbps18.920

KW1 4XP has an average download speed of 6.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

159 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

1% of postcodes (7,329) have slower broadband speeds.

99% of postcodes (1,177,153) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps0.800
Median Mbps0.900
Maximum Mbps1.220

KW1 4XP has an average upload speed of 0.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,647 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

0% of postcodes (5,855) have slower upload speeds.

99% of postcodes (1,176,139) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

THE PEARSON PRACTICE

Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL

Distance: 8.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01955 605885

NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH

Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS

Distance: 8.31 miles

Contact: :

CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY

Distance: 10.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 821205

THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ

Distance: 15.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 895986

DAISY VILLA

Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN

Distance: 18.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

DUNBEATH SURGERY

Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ

Distance: 25.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01593 731205

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyCaithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Member or Parliament
Jamie Stone
Jamie Stone
Contact DetailsContact Jamie Stone
Political PartyLiberal 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.

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW1 4XP
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS12.36 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, South Road, Wick, KW15NH14.34 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KW1 4XP
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Mcdonald's Restaurants near KW1 4XP
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KFC Restaurants near KW1 4XP
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