KW1 5XG 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 (5XG) 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 XG.
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 5XG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW1 5XG is within the village of Watten.
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KW1 5XG: Points of Interest
Central Garage
Central Garage is a retail outlet located at Central Garage, Watten, Wick, KW1 5XG.
Woodside Stores
Woodside Stores is a retail outlet located at Main Street, Watten, Caithness, KW1 5XG.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.4729845352 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.3051460598 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Halkirk
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 49.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 55.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 53.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 50.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | SE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 23.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 24.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 24.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 23.00% | NNE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 43.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 42.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
KW1 5XG has an average download speed of 43.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,222 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (226,949) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (956,470) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW1 5XG has an average upload speed of 11.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,302 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (370,852) have slower upload speeds.
68% of postcodes (805,487) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Watten Primary School
Address: Watten Primary School, Watten, by Wick, KW1 5YJ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01955 621287
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 7.88 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 8.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 8.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 11.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 16.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 27.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
Transport Links
Train Stations
Georgemas Junction
Address: Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HH
Postcode: KW12 6HH
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.00 miles
Wick
Address: Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QT
Postcode: KW1 4QT
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.79 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.
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