The postcode KW15 1TX is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW15 1TX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW15 1TX 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 1TX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to KW15 1TX is Old Finstown Road which is centered 717 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rennibister and is 142 m away.
The local pub for residents of KW15 1TX is Orkney Golf Club and is 4.17 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Orkney BBQ and is 4.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for KW15 1TX 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 1TX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW15 1TX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW15 1TX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1TX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruan Riding School and Livery | Pass October 11, 2018 | 2.38 km | |
| Orkney Street Food Ltd | Pass March 7, 2022 | 3.23 km | |
| Aultnagar B and B | Awaiting Inspection | 3.45 km | |
| Community Centre Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.97 km | |
| Firth Primay School | Pass March 5, 2019 | 3.98 km | |
| The Snak Pot | Pass December 16, 2020 | 4.15 km | |
| Orkney Golf Club | Pass March 6, 2019 | 4.17 km | |
| Baikies Restaurant and Takeaway | Pass February 14, 2020 | 4.27 km | |
| Baikies Stores | Pass February 3, 2022 | 4.27 km | |
| Baikies Stores Bakery | Pass March 15, 2022 | 4.27 km | |
| Pomona Inn | Pass July 10, 2017 | 4.27 km | |
| Moar Pies | Pass January 25, 2019 | 4.3 km | |
| Ortak Ltd | Pass December 20, 2019 | 4.3 km | |
| Sweet Like You | Awaiting Inspection | 4.41 km | |
| Orkney BBQ | Awaiting Inspection | 4.41 km | |
| Polrudden Guest House | Pass February 23, 2017 | 4.5 km | |
| Frozen Meals Service | Pass March 12, 2018 | 4.51 km | |
| Jolly's of Orkney | Pass August 30, 2018 | 4.51 km | |
| Jolly's of Orkney | Pass August 18, 2017 | 4.51 km | |
| Orkney Roastery Trailer | Pass September 2, 2020 | 4.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW15 1TX - Data from Apr 2022
| Rennibister | 142 m | |
| Rennibister | 146 m | |
| Bridgend | 625 m | |
| Bridgend | 642 m | |
| Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal | 4.19 km | |
| Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal | 4.55 km | |
| Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 5.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW15 1TX - Data from Dec 2021
| Oyce of Rennibister | 315 m | |
| Wideford Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Damsay | 1.73 km | |
| Ferry Point | 1.77 km | |
| Sands of Fidgeon | 2.08 km | |
| Holm of Grimbister | 2.09 km | |
| Holm Point | 2.21 km | |
| Burrey Brae | 2.27 km | |
| Keelylang Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Bay of Firth | 2.76 km | |
| Skerries of Coubister | 3.2 km | |
| Quanterness Skerry | 3.49 km | |
| Hill of Lyradale | 3.56 km | |
| Thickbigging | 3.7 km | |
| Leisburn | 4.12 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW15 1TX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 58.99360000 |
| Longitude | -3.05237400 |
| OS Easting | 339627 |
| OS Northing | 1012307 |
| 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 West and Orphir |
| 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 | S34002214 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Mainland |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Mainland - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |