KW14 8XD Postcode in Dunnet

KW14 8XD 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 (8XD) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
  2. Postal District. In our case KW14.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW14 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XD.

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 8XD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW14 8XD is within the village of Dunnet.

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KW14 8XD: Points of Interest

Dunnet Bay Caravan & Motorhome Club Site

Dunnet Bay Caravan & Motorhome Club Site is a retail outlet located at Dunnet Sands, Dunnet, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XD.

Northern Sands (Blargoans Ltd)

Northern Sands (Blargoans Ltd) is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XD.

Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd

Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Dunnet Bay Distillery, Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XD.

Dunnet Bay Caravan & Motorhome Club

Dunnet Bay Caravan & Motorhome Club is a retail outlet located at Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XD.

Dunnet Bay Escapes

Dunnet Bay Escapes is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Manse Field, Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XD.

Paul Overton & Allison Overton

Paul Overton & Allison Overton is a retail outlet located at Dunnet Bay Caravan And Motorhome Club Site, Dunnet, KW14 8XD.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.6208091744
Longitude-3.34460945144
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Thurso 6.65 WSW 253.73
Wick 15.41 SE 143.58
Stromness 23.61 N 3.92
Kirkwall 28.42 NNE 28.78
Dornoch 57.05 SSW 206.17
Lossiemouth 62.32 S 177.86
Findochty 65.96 SSE 165.62

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Dunnet Bay - Murkle Bay/Dunnet (Beach)

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps71.200
Median Mbps79.700
Maximum Mbps79.670

KW14 8XD has an average download speed of 71.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

844 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

49% of postcodes (584,366) have slower broadband speeds.

51% of postcodes (599,431) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps17.200
Median Mbps20.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW14 8XD has an average upload speed of 17.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6,973 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

83% of postcodes (986,567) have slower upload speeds.

16% of postcodes (191,101) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Castletown Primary School

Address: Castletown Primary School, Castletown, Thurso, KW14 8UA

Distance: 2.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01847 821256

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY

Distance: 2.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 821205

THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ

Distance: 6.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01847 895986

NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH

Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS

Distance: 15.31 miles

Contact: :

THE PEARSON PRACTICE

Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL

Distance: 15.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01955 605885

DAISY VILLA

Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN

Distance: 19.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

STROMNESS SURGERY

Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD

Distance: 23.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

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 fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.92 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyCaithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Member or Parliament
Jamie Stone
Jamie Stone
Contact DetailsContact Jamie Stone
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

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