KW1 5SG 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 (5SG) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SG.
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 5SG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW1 5SG is within the town of WICK.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.4312824052 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.1641147409 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick | 2.74 | ENE | 73.18 |
| Thurso | 17.19 | NW | 311.44 |
| Stromness | 37.07 | N | 352.53 |
| Lossiemouth | 49.26 | S | 185.06 |
| Dornoch | 49.51 | SW | 219.98 |
| Burghead | 51.92 | SSW | 193.36 |
| Cullen | 52.76 | SSE | 166.01 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Wick (Highland)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 36.00% | W 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 36.00% | W 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | W 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 16 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 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 27 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 41.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 29 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 59.00% | WSW 34 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 48.00% | W 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 47.00% | W 36 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 45.00% | W 36 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 21.00% | W 34 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 39.00% | WNW 34 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 44.00% | WNW 34 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 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) | 5.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 21.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 55.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 72.00% | SW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 27.530 |
KW1 5SG has an average download speed of 17 Megabits per second (Mbps).
341 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (29,354) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,154,946) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 2.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.800 |
KW1 5SG has an average upload speed of 2.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
985 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (40,879) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,142,777) 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: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 13.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 16.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 17.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 28.18 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: 2.50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, South Road, Wick, KW15NH | 4.02 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick Airport, WICK, KW1 4QS | 4.80 miles | Directions to Tesco |
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