KW1 4YD Postcode in Canisbay

KW1 4YD 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 (4YD) 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 YD.

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

KW1 4YD is within the village of Canisbay.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude58.6253335869
Longitude-3.16438201848
walking distances
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Wick 12.91 SSE 168.27
Thurso 13.05 W 260.88
Stromness 23.82 NNW 348.35
Kirkwall 25.69 NNE 16.40
Dornoch 60.41 SSW 211.76
Lossiemouth 62.65 S 183.96

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for John O' Groats Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 0.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%S 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 5.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 4.00%S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%S 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%S 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%SSE 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%SSE 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%SSE 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%S 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%S 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%SSE 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%S 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 2.00%S 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%S 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps2.600
Median Mbps1.700
Maximum Mbps11.870

KW1 4YD has an average download speed of 2.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

137 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

0% of postcodes (1,199) have slower broadband speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,183,305) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps0.700
Median Mbps0.600
Maximum Mbps1.160

KW1 4YD has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY

Distance: 8.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 821205

NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH

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

Distance: 12.95 miles

Contact: :

THE PEARSON PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01955 605885

THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ

Distance: 13.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 895986

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 15.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

STROMNESS SURGERY

Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD

Distance: 23.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

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 4YD
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Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS19.91 miles Directions to Tesco

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