Postcode KW15 1GP (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW15 1GP and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to KW15 1GP is Dakota Road which is centered 38 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hatston Bus Garage and is 165 m away.

The local pub for residents of KW15 1GP is Orkney Golf Club and is 430 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 6, 2019.

Policing for KW15 1GP 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 1GP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Dakota Road 38 m
Skua Road 45 m
Gladiator Road 53 m
Swordfish Road 83 m
Sparrowhawk Road 101 m
Scott's Road 135 m
Crowness Crescent 177 m
Quarryfield Road 232 m
Seafire Road 232 m
Garrison Road 250 m
Queen Elizabeth Way 357 m
Grainbank 411 m
Grainshore Road 648 m
A965 8.06 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW15 1GP

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 1GP - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hatston Bus Garage Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Orcadian Office Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Grainbank Road End Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Grainbank Road End Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Peerie Sea Loan Bus Stop/Station 432 m
Harbour Street Taxi Rank 985 m
Broad Street Taxi Rank 1.11 km
Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 843 m
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 889 m
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 889 m

Nearby Nature

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

Peerie Sea Inland Water 867 m
Bay of Kirkwall Bay 1.22 km
Bay of Weyland Bay 1.36 km
Iceland Skerry Island 2.63 km
Wideford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Loch of Carness Inland Water 3.14 km
Sand of Gillies Beach 3.35 km
Bay of Berstane Bay 3.46 km
Quanterness Skerry Island 3.75 km
Thieves Holm Island 3.76 km
Bay of Carness Bay 3.78 km
Bay of Work Bay 4.03 km
Bay of Meil Bay 4.14 km
Dike End Wetland 4.18 km
Skerry of Work Island 4.22 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.98895000
Longitude -2.97423000
OS Easting 344110
OS Northing 1011722
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