KW16 3NX Postcode in Lyness

KW16 3NX 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 (3NX) 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 NX.

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

KW16 3NX is within the otherSettlement of Lyness.

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KW16 3NX: Points of Interest

Gable End Theatre

Gable End Theatre is a retail outlet located at Old School, Hoy, KW16 3NX.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.8172617825
Longitude-3.20163207848
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Stromness 10.63 NNW 340.87
Kirkwall 14.24 NE 37.08
Thurso 19.21 SW 216.88
Wick 26.23 S 171.29
Dornoch 71.46 SSW 205.19
Portsoy 80.66 SSE 166.46

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What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps5.900
Median Mbps6.800
Maximum Mbps8.130

KW16 3NX has an average download speed of 5.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

169 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

1% of postcodes (6,630) have slower broadband speeds.

99% of postcodes (1,177,842) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps0.000
Median Mbps0.000
Maximum Mbps0.000

KW16 3NX has an average upload speed of 0 Megabits per second (Mbps).

551 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

0% of postcodes (0) have slower upload speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,184,090) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

North Walls Community School

Address: North Walls Community School, Lyness, Stromness, ORKNEY, KW16 3NX

Distance: 0.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 791246

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 8.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

STROMNESS SURGERY

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

Distance: 10.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 13.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 13.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 13.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 13.71 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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