KW14 8SP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW14) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8SP) 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 KW14.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW14 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SP.
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 KW14 8SP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW14 8SP postcode have the street address of Sibmister Road.
KW14 8SP is within the village of Murkle.
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Aurora Bed & Breakfast
Aurora Bed & Breakfast is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Sibmister Road, Thurso, KW14 8SP.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.5893960396 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.4378149433 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 3.03 | W | 277.41 |
| Wick | 16.12 | SE | 128.94 |
| Stromness | 26.28 | N | 10.85 |
| Kirkwall | 32.07 | NNE | 32.04 |
| Dornoch | 53.57 | SSW | 203.92 |
| Lossiemouth | 60.29 | S | 174.50 |
| Findochty | 64.73 | SSE | 162.15 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Thurso
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 72.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 51.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 69.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 56.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | W 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 58.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 35.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | W 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 52.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 82.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 42.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 29 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 36 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 64.00% | W 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 61.00% | 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) | 41.00% | W 36 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 43.00% | W 34 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 40.00% | WNW 34 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 31 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 58.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 32.00% | NW 29 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 27 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 45.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW14 8SP has an average download speed of 45.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,269 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
21% of postcodes (243,347) have slower broadband speeds.
79% of postcodes (940,025) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW14 8SP has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.
72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Address: Mount Pleasant Primary School, Castletown Road, Thurso, KW14 8HL
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: 01847 893419
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 16.03 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 16.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
ARMADALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARMADALE, THURSO, KW14 7SA
Distance: 23.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01641 541212
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 23.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
Transport Links
Train Stations
Thurso
Address: Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DL
Postcode: KW14 7DL
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.23 miles
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: 5.26 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 | 4.73 miles | Directions to Tesco |
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