Postcode KW14 7HB (Highland)

Map showing KW14 7HB and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW14 7HB is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW14 7HB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KW14 7HB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 KW14 7HB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to KW14 7HB is Cowie Lane which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bank of Scotland and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Thurso Rail Station, 638 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Spice Tandoori and is 118 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on October 12, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KW14 7HB 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to KW14 7HB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KW14 7HB, and the approximate distance away.

Cowie Lane 22 m
Olrig Street 53 m
Campbell Street 75 m
East Church Street 93 m
Gerry Square 109 m
West Church Street 125 m
Durness Street 145 m
Castle Street 151 m
George Street 168 m
Beach Court 185 m
Sir John's Square 190 m
Traill Street 191 m
Rose Street 200 m
Beach Road 202 m
Paterson's Lane 213 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW14 7HB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KW14 7HB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Murray House B&B Other catering premises Pass
July 10, 2012
87 m
Commercial Hotel Other catering premises Pass
January 26, 2022
118 m
Corner Store @19 Retailers - other Pass
February 23, 2016
118 m
Holborn Hotel Other catering premises Pass
November 1, 2016
118 m
KW Kitchen Other catering premises Improvement Required
May 9, 2016
118 m
New Empire Take away Other catering premises Pass
June 27, 2019
118 m
Robins Other catering premises Pass
August 21, 2019
118 m
Spice Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
October 12, 2021
118 m
The Beauty Box, Health and Beauty Retailers - other Pass
March 2, 2016
118 m
JS&TT Ltd T/A Jim Bews Retailers - other Pass
November 29, 2016
177 m
T's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
177 m
Central Hotel Other catering premises Pass
July 1, 2011
207 m
Chocolates Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
207 m
Mr C's Bar Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2010
207 m
Bydand Licenced Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
January 18, 2022
208 m
Cafe Cardosi Ltd Other catering premises Pass
November 10, 2021
208 m
J A Johnston & Sons Retailers - other Pass
November 4, 2011
208 m
J A MacKay Retailers - other Pass
August 23, 2018
208 m
J H M Williamson Retailers - other Pass
February 14, 2011
208 m
WHB Sutherland (Chemist) Retailers - other Exempt
November 4, 2009
208 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW14 7HB - Data from Apr 2022

Bank of Scotland Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Bank of Scotland Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Royal Bank of Scotland Bus Stop/Station 157 m
St Peters Church Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Royal Bank of Scotland Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 139 m
Meadow Lane Taxi Rank 254 m
Thurso Rail Station Rail 638 m
Scrabster Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.15 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW14 7HB - Data from Dec 2021

The Crook Wetland 579 m
Hos Skerries Island 892 m
The Slates Island 1.3 km
John's Pool Inland Water 1.4 km
Thurso Bay Bay 1.48 km
Salmon Pool Inland Water 1.5 km
Old Cruives Dyke Inland Water 1.66 km
Cruive Pool Inland Water 1.74 km
Lady Janet's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Linties' Pool Inland Water 2 km
Bleachfield Pool Inland Water 2.05 km
Geise Pool Inland Water 2.31 km
Lower Commissary Pool Inland Water 2.34 km
Duncan's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
West Lug of Tang Island 2.44 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW14 7HB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 62,726 kWh - mean 12,545 kWh : median 8,503 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KW14 7HB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.59528000
Longitude -3.52355500
OS Easting 311545
OS Northing 0968483
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5163
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000029
Travel To Work Area Thurso

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001834
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Thurso West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Thurso West - 02
Output Area / Small Area 5B3