KW8 6JA 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 (6JA) 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 JA.
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 6JA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW8 6JA postcode have the street address of Dunrobin Street
KW8 6JA is within HELMSDALE.
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KW8 6JA: Points of Interest
Helmsdale Smokehouse
Helmsdale Smokehouse is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at 1 Shorehead, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JA.
SPAR
SPAR is a retail outlet located at 2 Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6JA.
La Mirage
La Mirage is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JA.
Timespan Helmsdale Heritage Society
Timespan Helmsdale Heritage Society is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Timespan Heritage Centre, Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JA.
Thyme & Plaice
Thyme & Plaice is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 10 Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6JA.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.1166608054 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.65277777643 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dornoch | 21.37 | SW | 220.27 |
| Burghead | 29.40 | SSE | 168.08 |
| Wick | 30.45 | NE | 41.89 |
| Cromarty | 33.28 | SSW | 205.13 |
| Thurso | 33.45 | N | 8.16 |
| Forres | 35.08 | S | 177.58 |
| Buckie | 39.64 | SE | 140.01 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Helmsdale Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 92.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 34.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 62.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 83.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | S 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | W 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | W 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | W 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 48.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 61.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW8 6JA has an average download speed of 61.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,324 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
40% of postcodes (474,755) have slower broadband speeds.
60% of postcodes (708,562) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW8 6JA has an average upload speed of 15.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,629 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
73% of postcodes (859,277) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (314,735) 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: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01431 821244
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 34.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 48.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 48.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HELMSDALE/BRORA MED PRACTICE
Address: BRORA HEALTH CENTRE, STATION SQUARE, BRORA, SUTHERLAND, KW9 6QJ
Distance: 10.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01431 821225
DUNBEATH SURGERY
Address: ACHORN ROAD, DUNBEATH, KW6 6EZ
Distance: 11.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01593 731205
GOLSPIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOLSPIE HEALTH CENTRE, FOUNTAIN ROAD, GOLSPIE, SUTHERLAND, KW10 6TH
Distance: 15.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01408 633221
DORNOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHORE ROAD, DORNOCH, IV25 3LS
Distance: 21.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 810213
TAIN & DISTRICT MED GROUP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01862 892203
TAIN & FEARN AREA MED PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGHILL TERRACE, TAIN, IV19 1EU
Distance: 26.05 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: 0.24 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?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 34.89 miles | Directions to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 35.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 35.11 miles | Directions to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |