KW15 1UA Postcode in Kirkwall

KW15 1UA 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 (1UA) 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 UA.

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

KW15 1UA is within the town of KIRKWALL.

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KW15 1UA: Points of Interest

Orkney Golf Club

Orkney Golf Club is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Orkney Golf Club, Hatston Brae, Kirkwall, KW15 1UA.

Coco Bonbon

Coco Bonbon is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at Orkney Golf Club, Hatston Brae, Kirkwall, KW15 1UA.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9872544402
Longitude-2.98094475058
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 0.83 ESE 120.99
Stromness 11.51 W 261.46
Thurso 33.37 SW 215.74
Wick 37.90 S 186.09
Dornoch 85.50 SSW 206.80
Rosehearty 94.72 SSE 160.22

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kirkwall

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps46.200
Median Mbps48.800
Maximum Mbps79.280

KW15 1UA has an average download speed of 46.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,358 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

22% of postcodes (256,504) have slower broadband speeds.

78% of postcodes (926,779) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps11.800
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW15 1UA has an average upload speed of 11.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,339 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

35% of postcodes (414,480) have slower upload speeds.

64% of postcodes (760,822) 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: 1.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 872650

Glaitness School

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

Distance: 0.54 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 873648

Scotland Secondary Schools

Kirkwall Grammar School

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

Distance: 1.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 872102

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 9.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

DOUNBY SURGERY

Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH

Distance: 10.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

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 1UA
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP0.87 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP0.87 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

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