KW12 6XA Postcode in
KW12 6XA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6XA) 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 KW12.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW12 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XA.
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 KW12 6XA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW12 6XA is within Halkirk.
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KW12 6XA: Points of Interest
Sweettreats
Sweettreats is a retail outlet located at Halkirkburn, Banniskirk, KW12 6XA.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.4986471724 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.45460742206 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 7.09 | NNW | 340.23 |
| Wick | 13.71 | ESE | 106.29 |
| Stromness | 32.57 | N | 9.81 |
| Kirkwall | 37.82 | NNE | 27.75 |
| Dornoch | 47.63 | SSW | 206.30 |
| Lossiemouth | 54.11 | S | 173.21 |
| Findochty | 58.99 | SSE | 159.71 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Halkirk
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 63.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 65.00% | W 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 67.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 62.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 61.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 59.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sleet shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 61.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 30.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 42.00% | NW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light snow shower (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light snow shower (day) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 19.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 37.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 41.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light snow | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 36.00% | N 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | N 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 60.00% | N 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 45.00% | NNW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 23.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
KW12 6XA has an average download speed of 23.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
411 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (53,668) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,130,562) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 3.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
KW12 6XA has an average upload speed of 3.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,149 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (47,921) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,135,571) 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: 6.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 6.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 13.56 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 13.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 17.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 23.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 1.04 miles
Thurso
Address: Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DL
Postcode: KW14 7DL
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.84 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Millbank Road, THURSO, KW14 8PS | 10.87 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, Castlegreen Road, THURSO, KW14 7LS | 11.74 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
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