KW1 4YR Postcode in John O' Groats

KW1 4YR 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 (4YR) 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 YR.

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

KW1 4YR is within the village of John O' Groats.

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KW1 4YR: Points of Interest

Northern Point

Northern Point is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Natural Retreats, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

Post Office

Post Office is a retail outlet located at John O'Groats, Caithness, KW1 4YR.

Flavours (John O'Groats) Limited

Flavours (John O'Groats) Limited is a retail outlet located at Unit 2 The Craft Centre, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Roadside, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

Catherine Cowe

Catherine Cowe is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Windy Ha Bed and Breakfast, John O'Groats, By Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YR.

John O'Groats Brewery Ltd

John O'Groats Brewery Ltd is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at The Old Fire Station, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

John O' Groats Brewery Ltd

John O' Groats Brewery Ltd is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Last House And Museum Shop, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

The Northern Point Ltd

The Northern Point Ltd is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at John O'Groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

Stacks Deli & Bakery

Stacks Deli & Bakery is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at John O Groats Pottery, 3 The Craft Centre, John O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YR.

John O' Groats Guest House

John O' Groats Guest House is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at The Broo, John O' Groats, KW1 4YR.

8 Doors Distillery

8 Doors Distillery is a retail outlet located at John O' Groats, KW1 4YR.

Cafe Groats

Cafe Groats is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at John O Groats, KW1 4YR.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.6395365249
Longitude-3.07317257814
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Wick 13.64 S 182.86
Thurso 16.47 W 259.38
Stromness 23.77 NNW 340.16
Kirkwall 23.98 N 9.60
Dornoch 63.02 SW 213.91
Burghead 66.71 SSW 193.32
Portsoy 67.64 SSE 167.95

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for John O' Groats Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 13.00%SSE 27 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 36.00%SSE 27 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 41.00%SSE 27 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 51.00%SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%SSW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%S 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%S 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%SSE 25 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 19.00%SSE 29 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 21.00%SSE 31 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 16.00%SSE 31 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00%S 27 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%SSW 22 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%SSW 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SSW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00%SSW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00%SSW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 0.00%SSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%SSW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%S 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%S 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 22.00%SSE 29 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 25.00%SSE 31 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 48.00%S 29 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%S 27 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%SSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%SSW 25 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps34.700
Median Mbps24.500
Maximum Mbps79.670

KW1 4YR has an average download speed of 34.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

946 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

11% of postcodes (127,792) have slower broadband speeds.

89% of postcodes (1,055,903) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps6.900
Median Mbps2.800
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW1 4YR has an average upload speed of 6.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

11% of postcodes (134,240) have slower upload speeds.

88% of postcodes (1,046,751) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Canisbay Primary School

Address: Canisbay Primary School, Canisbay, Wick, KW1 4YH

Distance: 1.69 miles

School Website

Contact: 01955 611337

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY

Distance: 11.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 821205

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 13.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

THE PEARSON PRACTICE

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

Distance: 13.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01955 605885

NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH

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

Distance: 13.72 miles

Contact: :

THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ

Distance: 16.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 895986

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 23.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

Transport Links

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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

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