KW15 1BU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about KW15 1BU postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

KW15 1BU is a residential postcode in N/A, N/A. KW15 1BU postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, KW15 1BU has 31 properties within its service area. KW15 1BU is located in Kirkwall West and Orphir, Orkney Islands region with center coordinates 58.97809100, -2.96235500.

The population of KW15 1BU postcode is 63, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to KW postcode Area, KW15 District, and KW15 1 postcode Sector.

Sample Mailing Address For KW15 1BU Postcode
#House No/Name,
3 Main Street , KIRKWALL , Orkney , KW15 1BU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 58.97809
Longitude -2.96236
Northing 1010502
Easting 344775
Altitude 6 Meters
Grid Reference Code HY447105
Plus Code 9CCVX2HQ+63
Distance To Sea 0.28 mi

KW15 1BU postcode has center coordinates [58.97809,-2.96236]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 6 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #HY447105 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in KW15 1BU is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 34
Population 63
Rural / Urban Very remote small town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
4336 / 5616
Census Output Area S00126097
Built Up Area N/A
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area West Kirkwall - 02
Middle Layer Output Super Area West Kirkwall

This location is a very remote small town. According to 2011 census, 77.21% of the people in KW15 1BU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area KW
Postcode District KW15
Postcode Sector KW15 1

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country Scotland
County N/A
District Orkney Islands
Ward Kirkwall West and Orphir
Parish N/A
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Orkney and Shetland
Region Scotland
ITL Level 2 Highlands and Islands
ITL Level 3 Orkney Islands

Amenities Available In KW15 1BU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Orkney Islands

Railway Station

Station Thurso
Distance To Station 33.57 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Scotland
Water Company Scottish Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In KW15 1BU


Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Data Not Available

Public Transport Near KW15 1BU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Hornesquoy Road
Hospital (opp), New Scapa Road, Kirkwall
189.47 metres
Hornesquoy Road
Hospital (at), New Scapa Road, Kirkwall
194.24 metres
High Street
Hornersquoy (before), Wellington Street, Kirkwall
199.25 metres
High Street
Hornersquoy (after), Wellington Street, Kirkwall
204.25 metres
Laverock Road
Junction with Laverock Road (at), Pipersquoy Road, Kirkwall
260.93 metres

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport
Kirkwall Airport
4.39 km
Eday Airport
Eday
26.33 km
Stronsay Airport
Stronsay
26.92 km
Sanday Airport
Sanday
37.77 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Broad Street
Bank (Taxi Rank), Broad Street, Kirkwall
464.74 metres
Harbour Street
Kirkwall Hotel (Taxi Rank), Harbour Street, Kirkwall
773.05 metres
Airport Terminal
Terminal Building (Taxi Rank), Access Road, Kirkwall Airport
4.41 km

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal
Kirkwall
811.92 metres
Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
A965 Ayre Road, Kirkwall
941.74 metres
Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
Pier, Hatston
2.52 km
Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
B9059, Balfour
6.66 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from KW15 1BU
(In Meters)
KW15 1EU 447.09
KW15 1BQ 386.59
KW15 1EW 459.07
KW15 1BJ 371.62
KW15 1BL 340.30
KW15 1QB 509.60
KW15 1ET 439.86
KW15 1EQ 333.38
KW15 1EF 291.61
KW15 1EP 444.67

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in KW15 1BU through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and KW15 1BU just follow this link

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in N/A, N/A. View the map section for more details.

There are 34 properties in KW15 1BU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach KW15 1BU follow this link.

3 Main Street