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:
- 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 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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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.6253335869 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.16438201848 |
| 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 Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 92.00% | E 36 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 92.00% | ESE 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 84.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 81.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 82.00% | NE 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 79.00% | NNE 29 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 58.00% | NNE 27 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 42.00% | N 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 40.00% | N 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 17.00% | N 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 34.00% | N 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 15.00% | N 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 17.00% | N 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 13.00% | N 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 13.00% | N 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 13.00% | N 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 44.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 61.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 42.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 23.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 26.00% | NNW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 2.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 11.870 |
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
| Average Mbps | 0.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.160 |
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 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?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS | 19.91 miles | Directions to Tesco |
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