Postcode KW15 1GJ (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW15 1GJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW15 1GJ is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. KW15 1GJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KW15 1GJ 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 1GJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to KW15 1GJ is Crowness Crescent which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hatston Bus Garage and is 128 m away.

The local pub for residents of KW15 1GJ is Orkney Golf Club and is 310 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 6, 2019.

Policing for KW15 1GJ 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to KW15 1GJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KW15 1GJ, and the approximate distance away.

Crowness Crescent 17 m
Quarryfield Road 61 m
Gladiator Road 128 m
Swordfish Road 165 m
Dakota Road 185 m
Sparrowhawk Road 204 m
Skua Road 216 m
Scott's Road 248 m
Crowness Park 276 m
Grainbank 294 m
Grainepark 363 m
Garrison Road 393 m
Grainshore Road 559 m
A965 7.89 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW15 1GJ

Introduction June 1997
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 KW15 1GJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Frozen Meals Service Other catering premises Pass
March 12, 2018
209 m
Jolly's of Orkney Manufacturers/packers Pass
August 30, 2018
209 m
Jolly's of Orkney Retailers - other Pass
August 18, 2017
209 m
Orkney Roastery Trailer Mobile caterer Pass
September 2, 2020
209 m
The Orkney Roastery Manufacturers/packers Pass
February 23, 2017
209 m
Orkney Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 6, 2019
310 m
Moar Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 25, 2019
361 m
Ortak Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 20, 2019
361 m
The Snak Pot Mobile caterer Pass
December 16, 2020
386 m
Polrudden Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 23, 2017
457 m
Kirkwall Bay Shellfish - Mobile Food Van Other catering premises Pass
November 20, 2015
489 m
Pierowall Fish Ltd (Hatston) Retailers - other Pass
January 11, 2019
489 m
Londis Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
581 m
Sweet Like You Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
583 m
The Original Orkney Hamper Company Retailers - other Pass
April 4, 2017
615 m
Picky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 16, 2017
782 m
Lifestyles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 23, 2017
896 m
Orkney Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 24, 2017
896 m
St Colms Cafe and Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 2, 2022
896 m
St Colms Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 27, 2020
896 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW15 1GJ - Data from Apr 2022

Hatston Bus Garage Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Orcadian Office Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Grainbank Road End Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Grainbank Road End Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Orkney Golf Club Bus Stop/Station 323 m
Harbour Street Taxi Rank 1.15 km
Broad Street Taxi Rank 1.26 km
Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.01 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.06 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.06 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW15 1GJ - Data from Dec 2021

Peerie Sea Inland Water 990 m
Bay of Kirkwall Bay 1.26 km
Bay of Weyland Bay 1.53 km
Iceland Skerry Island 2.72 km
Wideford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Loch of Carness Inland Water 3.25 km
Sand of Gillies Beach 3.53 km
Quanterness Skerry Island 3.63 km
Bay of Berstane Bay 3.63 km
Thieves Holm Island 3.83 km
Bay of Carness Bay 3.89 km
Bay of Work Bay 4.18 km
Ferry Point Wetland 4.23 km
Bay of Meil Bay 4.3 km
Dike End Wetland 4.35 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.98925000
Longitude -2.97717300
OS Easting 343941
OS Northing 1011757
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4836
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Orkney and Shetland
Electoral Ward Kirkwall West and Orphir
Local Authority District Orkney Islands
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000040
Travel To Work Area Orkney Islands

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000560
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
East Mainland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Mainland - 05
Output Area / Small Area 1A1