The postcode KW12 6WB is located in Highland It was introduced in November 2005 and is an active postcode. KW12 6WB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW12 6WB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 KW12 6WB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to KW12 6WB is George Court which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sinclair Square and is 324 m away. The closest railway station is Georgemas Junction Rail Station, 2.16 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from T & B Sandwich Shop and is 359 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for KW12 6WB 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 KW12 6WB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW12 6WB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW12 6WB
| Introduction | November 2005 |
| 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 KW12 6WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 Ices | Awaiting Inspection | 123 m | |
| Halkirk Youth Club | Pass April 4, 2011 | 280 m | |
| La Torta | Awaiting Inspection | 283 m | |
| McColls | Pass March 5, 2019 | 342 m | |
| Commercial Hotel | Pass August 6, 2009 | 359 m | |
| Gary Imlach Butchery | Awaiting Inspection | 359 m | |
| J.MacKay & Sons | Improvement Required January 20, 2015 | 359 m | |
| Mr William Budge | Awaiting Inspection March 10, 2015 | 359 m | |
| Splurge | Pass March 20, 2019 | 359 m | |
| T & B Sandwich Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 359 m | |
| Ulbster Arms Hotel | Pass July 28, 2021 | 359 m | |
| Halkirk Post Office | Pass January 9, 2009 | 441 m | |
| Halkirk Playgoup | Pass September 30, 2014 | 648 m | |
| Halkirk Primary School | Pass February 23, 2011 | 648 m | |
| St Duthus B & B | Awaiting Inspection | 674 m | |
| T&B Catering | Pass July 28, 2021 | 699 m | |
| Henderson Catering | Pass August 19, 2016 | 1.25 km | |
| Sweettreats | Awaiting Inspection December 14, 2012 | 2.46 km | |
| Cairn Hill Agriculture | Awaiting Inspection July 22, 2014 | 3.4 km | |
| Caithness Cakes N' Bakes | Awaiting Inspection October 6, 2014 | 3.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW12 6WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Sinclair Square | 324 m | |
| Sinclair Square | 345 m | |
| Mace Shop | 413 m | |
| Mace Shop | 431 m | |
| Braal Terrace | 606 m | |
| Georgemas Junction Rail Station | 2.16 km | |
| Scotscalder Rail Station | 4.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW12 6WB - Data from Dec 2021
| Comlifoot Pool | 511 m | |
| Bridge Pool | 521 m | |
| Upper Manse Pool | 589 m | |
| Nancy's Pool | 649 m | |
| Quoich Pool | 746 m | |
| Manse Pool | 751 m | |
| Mill Pool | 824 m | |
| Bush Pool | 907 m | |
| Gerston Pool | 992 m | |
| Trawl Pool | 1.08 km | |
| John Gunn's Pool | 1.17 km | |
| Braal Pool | 1.21 km | |
| Kettle Pool | 1.32 km | |
| Blackpark Pool | 1.48 km | |
| Hoy Pool | 1.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW12 6WB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 58.51159400 |
| Longitude | -3.48877000 |
| OS Easting | 313360 |
| OS Northing | 0959121 |
| 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 | Thurso |
| 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: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001689 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Caithness North West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Caithness North West - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |