KW15 1TJ Postcode in Kirkwall


KW15 1TJ is the Postcode in Soulisquoy Place

KW15 1TJ 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 (1TJ) 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 TJ.

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

The properties in the KW15 1TJ postcode have the street address of Soulisquoy Place

KW15 1TJ is within the town of KIRKWALL.

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KW15 1TJ: Points of Interest

Fara Bed and Breakfast

Fara Bed and Breakfast is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at 10 Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall, KW15 1TJ.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9770200082
Longitude-2.97447863544
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 0.56 ENE 59.44
Stromness 11.65 W 265.09
Thurso 32.94 SW 216.79
Wick 37.23 S 186.56
Dornoch 84.97 SSW 207.16
Rosehearty 93.98 SSE 160.21

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 14.00%NE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%ESE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00%E 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%E 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%E 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%ESE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00%S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%E 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%SSW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps65.800
Median Mbps72.200
Maximum Mbps79.670

KW15 1TJ has an average download speed of 65.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,098 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

45% of postcodes (532,419) have slower broadband speeds.

55% of postcodes (651,124) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps17.600
Median Mbps20.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW15 1TJ has an average upload speed of 17.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6,149 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

86% of postcodes (1,013,130) have slower upload speeds.

14% of postcodes (165,362) 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: 0.90 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 872650

Glaitness School

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

Distance: 0.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 873648

Scotland Secondary Schools

Kirkwall Grammar School

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

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 872102

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 10.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 10.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

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.

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW15 1TJ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP0.58 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP0.58 miles Directions to Lidl

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