KW1 5YW 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 (5YW) 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 YW.
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 5YW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW1 5YW postcode have the street address of Henderson Square
KW1 5YW is within the village of Watten.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.4744114754 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.29818597661 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick | 7.80 | ESE | 106.31 |
| Thurso | 11.61 | NW | 316.12 |
| Stromness | 33.76 | N | 359.94 |
| Kirkwall | 37.11 | NNE | 18.91 |
| Dornoch | 49.00 | SSW | 213.26 |
| Lossiemouth | 52.06 | S | 179.32 |
| Findochty | 55.66 | SSE | 164.72 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Dunnet Bay - Murkle Bay/Dunnet (Beach)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 48.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 69.370 |
KW1 5YW has an average download speed of 48.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,470 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (293,942) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (889,229) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 18.720 |
KW1 5YW has an average upload speed of 11.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
30% of postcodes (354,900) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (821,819) 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: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01955 621287
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 7.67 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 7.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 8.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 11.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 16.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 27.10 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: 6.18 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: 7.58 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?
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