KW14 8XQ 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 (8XQ) 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 XQ.
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 8XQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW14 8XQ is within the village of Dunnet.
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Contact MeKW14 8XQ: Points of Interest
The Fabulous Mr Fudge
The Fabulous Mr Fudge is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at Greenvale Cottage, Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XQ.
Casapan
Casapan is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Taigh Na Muir, Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XQ.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.6295756819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.3124298262 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 7.91 | WSW | 252.45 |
| Wick | 15.20 | SSE | 148.28 |
| Stromness | 23.03 | N | 1.18 |
| Kirkwall | 27.41 | NNE | 27.22 |
| Dornoch | 58.03 | SSW | 206.99 |
| Lossiemouth | 62.81 | S | 178.96 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Dunnet Bay - Murkle Bay/Dunnet (Beach)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 31.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW14 8XQ has an average download speed of 31.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
797 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
8% of postcodes (100,344) have slower broadband speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,083,500) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 6.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW14 8XQ has an average upload speed of 6.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,534 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
10% of postcodes (112,621) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,068,486) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Crossroads Primary School
Address: Crossroads Primary School, Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XP
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01847 851629
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
CANISBAY & CASTLETOWN JOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MURRAYFIELD, CASTLETOWN, THURSO, KW14 8TY
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 821205
THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 PRINCES STREET, THURSO, KW14 7DJ
Distance: 8.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01847 895986
NORTH HIGHLAND CHP OOH
Address: CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, CLIFF ROAD, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5NS
Distance: 15.17 miles
Contact: :
THE PEARSON PRACTICE
Address: WICK MEDICAL CENTRE, MARTHA TERRACE, WICK, CAITHNESS, KW1 5EL
Distance: 15.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01955 605885
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 18.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
STROMNESS SURGERY
Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD
Distance: 23.16 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: 8.21 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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