The postcode KW1 4TL is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW1 4TL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW1 4TL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of KW1 4TL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to KW1 4TL is B876 which is centered 3.53 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Shelter and is 774 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 2.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 35% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 65% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for KW1 4TL is covered by the Scotland police force association and Highland Health and Social Care Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to KW1 4TL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW1 4TL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW1 4TL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KW1 4TL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf and Turf | Awaiting Inspection | 2.49 km | |
| The Masonic Lodge | Pass July 24, 2007 | 5.14 km | |
| Caspers Nursery | Pass September 16, 2010 | 5.52 km | |
| Castletown Primary School | Pass November 30, 2021 | 5.52 km | |
| Mrs Anne Bertram | Awaiting Inspection | 6.1 km | |
| 'e Peedie Cafe | Pass August 7, 2019 | 6.22 km | |
| Greenland House | Awaiting Inspection October 14, 2010 | 6.22 km | |
| McColls | Improvement Required March 13, 2020 | 6.22 km | |
| Patricia Custer Mrs Baverstock | Awaiting Inspection | 6.31 km | |
| Castletown Chip Shop | Improvement Required October 22, 2021 | 6.36 km | |
| McG's Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 6.48 km | |
| Castletown Heritage Society | Awaiting Inspection July 22, 2010 | 6.61 km | |
| Castletown Butchers | Pass September 11, 2019 | 6.68 km | |
| Castletown Hotel | Pass February 26, 2016 | 6.68 km | |
| Barrock Home Produce | Awaiting Inspection September 10, 2014 | 8.12 km | |
| Britannia Hall | Pass November 10, 2011 | 8.13 km | |
| Dunnet Bay Caravan & Motorhome Club | Awaiting Inspection | 8.13 km | |
| Dunnet Bay Caravan & Motorhome Club Site | Awaiting Inspection June 4, 2010 | 8.13 km | |
| Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd | Awaiting Inspection June 26, 2014 | 8.13 km | |
| Dunnet Bay Escapes | Awaiting Inspection | 8.13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW1 4TL - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Shelter | 774 m | |
| Bus Shelter | 789 m | |
| Gills Bay Ferry Terminal | 13.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW1 4TL - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Berry Hill | 2.5 km | |
| Cooper's Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Kirk Hillock | 3.31 km | |
| Bishop's Hill | 3.96 km | |
| Birkle Hill | 4.05 km | |
| Corsback Hill | 4.21 km | |
| Hill of Stane | 4.52 km | |
| Hill of Whitefield | 4.53 km | |
| Plover Hill | 4.86 km | |
| Hill of Watten | 5 km | |
| The Gill | Valley | 5.49 km |
| Loch Heilen | 5.53 km | |
| Loch Scarmclate | 5.68 km | |
| Moray Firth | 123.99 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW1 4TL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 2.8 Mbps | 2.4 Mbps | 3.52 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.3 Mbps | 0.3 Mbps | 0.45 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 65% | 35% | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 35% | 0% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KW1 4TL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 58.54914500 |
| Longitude | -3.31825300 |
| OS Easting | 323376 |
| OS Northing | 0963094 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Electoral Ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Local Authority District | Highland |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000029 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wick |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Highland Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Highland |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Highland Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001731 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Caithness North East |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Caithness North East - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |