Watergate is a street located in Kirkwall. The street has a length of approximately 188 metres.
The street is located within the Orkney Islands Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of KW15 1PD and KW15 1JW.
It is located within the county of Orkney, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 529.2 miles North from central London., 113.56 miles North East from Inverness, 130.89 miles North from Aberdeen and 174.37 miles North from Dundee.
WATERGATE is within the Post Town of KIRKWALL
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Map of Watergate
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| K Allan Properties Ltd | Watergate House Watergate, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1PD | Visit Website |
| Lows Solicitors | 5 Broad Street, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1DH | Visit Website |
| Drever and Heddle | 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall,KW15 1HQ | |
| Orkney Property Centre | 13 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney,KW15 1HR | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Watergate | |
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| Latitude | 58.979854 |
| Longitude | -2.959236 |
| OS Easting (X): | 344864 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 1010650 |
| OS Grid Reference: | HY449107 |
Roads that have a Junction with Watergate
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Palace Road (A960) | junction |
| Buttquoy Crescent | junction |
| Victoria Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 09:02 |
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| Sunset | 15:19 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kirkwall 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (2.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.7°C (86.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (38 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00126026 & S00126028 |
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| ONS Area Name | Outer City Hardship & Ageing Communities and Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01011822 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Kirkwall - 05 |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002216 |
| MSOA Name: | West Kirkwall |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Kirkwall Superstore |
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| 18 Pickaquoy Rd, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP |
| 0345 026 9658 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirkwall Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01856 - Orkney |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Orkney Islands |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney &KW15 1NY |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01856 873 535 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Orkney and Shetland |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kirkwall East Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Orkney |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Papdale Primary School
Address: Papdale Primary School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01856 872650
Glaitness School
Address: Glaitness School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01856 873648
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kirkwall Grammar School
Address: Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01856 872102
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Balfour Hospital | New Scapa Road, Kirkwall | KW15 1BH | 0.53 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ORKNEY DENTAL | 62-64 Victoria Street, Kirkwall | KW151DN | 0.14 Km | View Directions |
| DAISYBANK CLINIC | Berstane Road, Kirkwall | KW151NA | 0.67 Km | View Directions |
| THE BALFOUR | Foreland Road, Kirkwall | KW151NZ | 0.75 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 10.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 10.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| W H B Sutherland Ltd | 43 Victoria St, Kirkwall, Orkney, | KW15 1DN | 01856 873240 | View Directions | |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd | 49-51 Albert St, Kirkwall | KW15 1HQ | 01856 872097 | View Directions |