Postcode KW15 1UG (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW15 1UG and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW15 1UG is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in September 2020 and is an active postcode. KW15 1UG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to KW15 1UG is Zetland Road which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Grainbank Road End and is 258 m away.

The local pub for residents of KW15 1UG is Orkney Golf Club and is 326 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 6, 2019.

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

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Zetland Road 34 m
Gold Drive 61 m
Busant Drive 119 m
Mcleod Drive 120 m
Pickaquoy Drive 133 m
The Mound 164 m
Queen Elizabeth Way 174 m
Jubilee Court 191 m
Grainepark 278 m
Grainshore Road 1.06 km
Old Finstown Road 4.14 km
A965 7.95 km
A964 8.39 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW15 1UG

Introduction September 2020
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 1UG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sweet Like You Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
75 m
Polrudden Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 23, 2017
152 m
The Original Orkney Hamper Company Retailers - other Pass
April 4, 2017
168 m
The Snak Pot Mobile caterer Pass
December 16, 2020
284 m
Orkney Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 6, 2019
326 m
Picky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 16, 2017
363 m
Frozen Meals Service Other catering premises Pass
March 12, 2018
410 m
Jolly's of Orkney Manufacturers/packers Pass
August 30, 2018
410 m
Jolly's of Orkney Retailers - other Pass
August 18, 2017
410 m
Orkney Roastery Trailer Mobile caterer Pass
September 2, 2020
410 m
The Orkney Roastery Manufacturers/packers Pass
February 23, 2017
410 m
Londis Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
492 m
Lifestyles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 23, 2017
493 m
Orkney Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 24, 2017
493 m
St Colms Cafe and Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 2, 2022
493 m
St Colms Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 27, 2020
493 m
Cooperative Food Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
June 4, 2019
568 m
Glaitness Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 7, 2018
568 m
Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
June 3, 2019
568 m
Tesco Kirkwall Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 8, 2018
568 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Grainbank Road End Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Grainbank Road End Bus Stop/Station 274 m
Orcadian Office Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Peerie Sea Loan Bus Stop/Station 389 m
Hatston Bus Garage Bus Stop/Station 397 m
Broad Street Taxi Rank 1.08 km
Harbour Street Taxi Rank 1.1 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.02 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.03 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.03 km

Nearby Nature

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

Peerie Sea Inland Water 722 m
Bay of Weyland Bay 1.72 km
Bay of Kirkwall Bay 1.75 km
Wideford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Iceland Skerry Island 3.15 km
Sand of Gillies Beach 3.53 km
Bay of Berstane Bay 3.58 km
Loch of Carness Inland Water 3.63 km
Quanterness Skerry Island 4.04 km
Scapa Bay Bay 4.09 km
Sand of Wideford Beach 4.2 km
Bay of Carness Bay 4.26 km
Burrey Brae Hill Or Mountain 4.27 km
Thieves Holm Island 4.28 km
Dike End Wetland 4.38 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW15 1UG - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 36,133 kWh - mean 4,015 kWh : median 3,422 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KW15 1UG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.98467200
Longitude -2.97825000
OS Easting 343872
OS Northing 1011249
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 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