KW16 3JN Postcode in Stromness

KW16 3JN 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 (3JN) 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 JN.

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

KW16 3JN is within the town of STROMNESS.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9623333253
Longitude-3.30784157409
walking distances
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Stromness 0.31 E 91.30
Thurso 26.56 SSW 196.84
Wick 36.80 SSE 167.73
Lossiemouth 85.84 S 179.35

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Stromness Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%S 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 6.00%S 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 4.00%SSE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%S 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%S 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%SSE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%SSE 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%SSE 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%S 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%S 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%S 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%S 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%SSE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%S 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%S 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps56.300
Median Mbps51.000
Maximum Mbps79.670

KW16 3JN has an average download speed of 56.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,581 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

34% of postcodes (405,760) have slower broadband speeds.

66% of postcodes (777,300) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps12.700
Median Mbps9.800
Maximum Mbps20.000

KW16 3JN has an average upload speed of 12.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,270 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

43% of postcodes (503,852) have slower upload speeds.

57% of postcodes (670,519) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Secondary Schools

Stromness Academy

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

Distance: 0.83 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 850660

Scotland Primary Schools

Stromness Primary School

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

Distance: 0.83 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 850544

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

STROMNESS SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

DOUNBY SURGERY

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

Distance: 7.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 12.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

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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