KW8 6HU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6HU) 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:
- Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
- Postal District. In our case KW8.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HU.
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 KW8 6HU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW8 6HU is within the village of East Helmsdale.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.128932371 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.66929195712 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dornoch | 21.65 | SW | 217.58 |
| Tain | 26.12 | SSW | 212.89 |
| Wick | 30.24 | NE | 43.80 |
| Burghead | 30.36 | SSE | 167.28 |
| Thurso | 32.70 | N | 9.41 |
| Forres | 35.96 | S | 176.66 |
| Buckie | 40.68 | SE | 140.11 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Helmsdale Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 25.160 |
KW8 6HU has an average download speed of 11.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
193 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (15,739) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,168,709) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 0.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 2.750 |
KW8 6HU has an average upload speed of 0.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,865 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (8,502) have slower upload speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,172,274) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Helmsdale Primary School
Address: Helmsdale Primary School, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JW
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01431 821244
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 35.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 49.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 49.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 10.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 11.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
GOLSPIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOLSPIE HEALTH CENTRE, FOUNTAIN ROAD, GOLSPIE, SUTHERLAND, KW10 6TH
Distance: 15.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01408 633221
DORNOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHORE ROAD, DORNOCH, IV25 3LS
Distance: 21.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 810213
TAIN & DISTRICT MED GROUP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892203
TAIN & FEARN AREA MED PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892759
Transport Links
Train Stations
Helmsdale
Address: Helmsdale station, Station Approach, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HH
Postcode: KW8 6HH
Line: Far North Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.86 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Jamie Stone |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Highland council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
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What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 35.90 miles | Directions to Ashgrove Road |
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