KW16 3AD Postcode in Stromness


KW16 3AD is the Postcode in John Street

KW16 3AD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3AD) 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 KW16.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW16 3.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AD.

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 KW16 3AD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the KW16 3AD postcode have the street address of John Street

KW16 3AD is within the town of STROMNESS.

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KW16 3AD: Points of Interest

The Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 9-11 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD.

The Ferry Inn Stromness Ltd

The Ferry Inn Stromness Ltd is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 10 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD.

E Flett Butcher Limited

E Flett Butcher Limited is a retail outlet located at 63 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9646514507
Longitude-3.2970435549
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Stromness 0.18 SSW 204.56
Kirkwall 12.06 E 84.43
Wick 36.88 SSE 168.38
Lossiemouth 85.99 S 179.62

Weather Forecast

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What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps48.900
Median Mbps43.100
Maximum Mbps80.000

KW16 3AD has an average download speed of 48.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,470 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

25% of postcodes (293,942) have slower broadband speeds.

75% of postcodes (889,229) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps11.100
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW16 3AD has an average upload speed of 11.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

7,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

30% of postcodes (354,900) have slower upload speeds.

69% of postcodes (821,819) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Secondary Schools

Stromness Academy

Address: Stromness Academy, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS

Distance: 0.45 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 850660

Scotland Primary Schools

Stromness Primary School

Address: Stromness Primary School, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS

Distance: 0.45 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 850544

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

STROMNESS SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

DOUNBY SURGERY

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

Distance: 7.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 11.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 11.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 11.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 11.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

Transport Links

Train Stations

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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

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