KW15 1BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW15) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1BU) 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 KW15.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW15 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
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 KW15 1BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW15 1BU postcode have the street address of Main Street
KW15 1BU is within the town of KIRKWALL.
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KW15 1BU: Points of Interest
West End Hotel
West End Hotel is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at 14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU.
Home-Start Orkney
Home-Start Orkney is a retail outlet located at 7 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.9780986557 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.96234975103 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 0.21 | NNE | 12.46 |
| Stromness | 12.09 | W | 264.93 |
| Thurso | 33.26 | SW | 217.32 |
| Wick | 37.35 | S | 187.22 |
| Dornoch | 85.24 | SSW | 207.40 |
| Rosehearty | 93.90 | SSE | 160.49 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kirkwall Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 84.00% | S 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 91.00% | S 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 87.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 60.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 32.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 58.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 83.00% | SSE 34 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 53.00% | S 36 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 36.00% | SSW 29 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 40.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | W 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | W 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | W 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 19.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 25 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 47.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 46.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
KW15 1BU has an average download speed of 47.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,381 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
23% of postcodes (275,559) have slower broadband speeds.
77% of postcodes (907,701) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW15 1BU has an average upload speed of 11 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,444 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
29% of postcodes (347,456) have slower upload speeds.
70% of postcodes (829,741) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Papdale Primary School
Address: Papdale Primary School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PJ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01856 872650
Glaitness School
Address: Glaitness School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01856 873648
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kirkwall Grammar School
Address: Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01856 872102
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 10.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 10.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alistair Carmichael |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Orkney Islands council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Orkney Library and ArchiveLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP | 0.60 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP | 0.60 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
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