KW15 1SE Postcode in

KW15 1SE 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 (1SE) 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 KW15.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW15 1.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SE.

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 1SE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW15 1SE is within Kirkwall.

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KW15 1SE: Points of Interest

Scapa House B&B

Scapa House B&B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Scapa House, St Ola, KW15 1SE.

Chivas Brothers Ltd

Chivas Brothers Ltd is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Scapa Distillery, St Ola, KW15 1SE.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.963673672
Longitude-2.99578489258
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 1.73 NE 45.75
Stromness 10.85 W 269.60
Thurso 31.74 SW 216.67
Wick 36.23 S 185.52
Dornoch 83.80 SSW 206.96
Macduff 91.37 SSE 168.33

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light snow shower (day)Light snow shower (day)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 33.00%NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sleet shower (day)Sleet shower (day)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 58.00%NNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light snow shower (day)Light snow shower (day)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 33.00%NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light snow shower (night)Light snow shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 43.00%NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 58.00%NW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 61.00%N 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light snow shower (night)Light snow shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 44.00%NNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for SleetSleet2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 53.00%N 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%N 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 57.00%N 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 57.00%N 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 58.00%N 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 56.00%N 27 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 53.00%NNW 27 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 53.00%NNW 27 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%NNW 25 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 36.00%NNW 25 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00%NNW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 19.00%N 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 16.00%N 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00%N 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 18.00%N 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 36.00%N 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 36.00%N 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 38.00%N 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 36.00%N 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 35.00%N 22 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps25.300
Median Mbps15.400
Maximum Mbps80.000

KW15 1SE has an average download speed of 25.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

492 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

5% of postcodes (61,565) have slower broadband speeds.

95% of postcodes (1,122,584) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps5.900
Median Mbps1.300
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW15 1SE has an average upload speed of 5.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,233 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

8% of postcodes (99,337) have slower upload speeds.

91% of postcodes (1,082,071) 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: 2.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 872650

Glaitness School

Address: Glaitness School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP

Distance: 1.55 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 873648

Scotland Secondary Schools

Kirkwall Grammar School

Address: Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN

Distance: 2.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 872102

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 9.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

STROMNESS SURGERY

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

Distance: 10.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyOrkney and Shetland
Member or Parliament
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Contact DetailsContact Mr Alistair Carmichael
Political PartyLiberal 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 Archive

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW15 1SE
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP2.49 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP2.49 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

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