The postcode KW15 1FX is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in April 2017 and is an active postcode. KW15 1FX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW15 1FX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 KW15 1FX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to KW15 1FX is Flett Park which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Quoybanks Crescent and is 148 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 46.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 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 KW15 1FX is covered by the Scotland police force association and Orkney Community Health 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 KW15 1FX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW15 1FX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW15 1FX
| Introduction | April 2017 |
| 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 KW15 1FX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Guest House | Pass January 30, 2019 | 167 m | |
| The Orkney Grill | Pass October 12, 2017 | 197 m | |
| The Rebakery | Pass August 14, 2020 | 265 m | |
| The Peedie Chippie | Pass October 8, 2020 | 270 m | |
| Mrs Chips @ Ayre Mills Car Park | Pass December 6, 2019 | 299 m | |
| Peedie Kirkwall Cakes | Awaiting Inspection | 350 m | |
| Papdale Stores | Pass August 5, 2016 | 415 m | |
| Shorelands Bed and Breakfast | Pass November 16, 2021 | 450 m | |
| Kirkwall Grammar School | Pass February 22, 2019 | 506 m | |
| Karrawa Guest House | Pass May 18, 2018 | 506 m | |
| Faff and Fuss | Pass January 29, 2021 | 569 m | |
| Sakura Kitchen | Pass January 17, 2022 | 615 m | |
| Mrs Rosies Cheesecakes | Awaiting Inspection | 636 m | |
| Papdale Primary School | Pass April 3, 2019 | 737 m | |
| The Nesting Box | Awaiting Inspection | 748 m | |
| West End Hotel | Pass November 15, 2017 | 766 m | |
| Bon-Accord B & B | Pass June 24, 2019 | 782 m | |
| Kevock B & B | Pass March 20, 2018 | 791 m | |
| Eats 'N' Treats | Pass January 7, 2019 | 799 m | |
| William Shearer | Pass February 17, 2017 | 799 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW15 1FX - Data from Apr 2022
| Quoybanks Crescent | 148 m | |
| Quoybanks Crescent | 165 m | |
| Hordaland | 213 m | |
| Hordaland | 218 m | |
| Easdale Close | 255 m | |
| Broad Street | 996 m | |
| Harbour Street | 1.24 km | |
| Airport Terminal | 3.65 km | |
| Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal | 1.29 km | |
| Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal | 1.32 km | |
| Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal | 1.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW15 1FX - Data from Dec 2021
| Peerie Sea | 1.24 km | |
| Bay of Weyland | 1.83 km | |
| Bay of Berstane | 2.06 km | |
| Sand of Gillies | 2.21 km | |
| Sand of Wideford | 2.28 km | |
| Howe Clett | 2.76 km | |
| Bay of Kirkwall | 2.88 km | |
| Dike End | 3.04 km | |
| Bay of Meil | 3.61 km | |
| Iceland Skerry | 3.65 km | |
| Scapa Bay | 3.7 km | |
| Gaitnip Hill | 3.72 km | |
| Loch of Carness | 3.77 km | |
| Bay of Work | 3.87 km | |
| Sand of Essonquoy | 3.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW15 1FX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52.3 Mbps | 46.8 Mbps | 66.23 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.7 Mbps | 6.5 Mbps | 9.99 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 55.3 | 7.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KW15 1FX - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 58.97449300 |
| Longitude | -2.95100100 |
| OS Easting | 345422 |
| OS Northing | 1010093 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Orkney and Shetland |
| Electoral Ward | Kirkwall East |
| Local Authority District | Orkney Islands |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000040 |
| Travel To Work Area | Orkney Islands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Orkney Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Orkney |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Orkney Community Health 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 | S34002202 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Mainland |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Mainland - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |