Postcode KW15 1UP (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW15 1UP and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW15 1UP is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in April 2004 and is an active postcode. KW15 1UP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KW15 1UP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 1UP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to KW15 1UP is Claymore Brae which is centered 49 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Easdale Close and is 115 m away.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Claymore Brae 49 m
Claymore Court 53 m
Royal Oak Court 68 m
Easdale Close 70 m
Easdale Loan 124 m
Grassick Court 130 m
Flett Drive 143 m
Holm Road 150 m
Royal Oak Road 154 m
Quoybanks Place 183 m
Flett Park 184 m
Rope Walk 200 m
Bignold Park Road 229 m
Meadow Crescent 234 m
Watson Park 244 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW15 1UP

Introduction April 2004
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 1UP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mrs Chips @ Ayre Mills Car Park Mobile caterer Pass
December 6, 2019
180 m
The Royal Oak Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 30, 2019
193 m
The Peedie Chippie Mobile caterer Pass
October 8, 2020
269 m
The Rebakery Other catering premises Pass
August 14, 2020
322 m
The Orkney Grill Mobile caterer Pass
October 12, 2017
351 m
Faff and Fuss Other catering premises Pass
January 29, 2021
432 m
Karrawa Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 18, 2018
451 m
Peedie Kirkwall Cakes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
467 m
Papdale Stores Retailers - other Pass
August 5, 2016
553 m
Shorelands Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 16, 2021
591 m
Creative Escapes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 8, 2019
664 m
Lynnfield Hotel and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 5, 2017
664 m
Kirkwall Grammar School School/college/university Pass
February 22, 2019
665 m
Sakura Kitchen Other catering premises Pass
January 17, 2022
669 m
Mrs Rosies Cheesecakes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
785 m
Balfour Shop Retailers - other Pass
February 11, 2020
790 m
Bon-Accord B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
June 24, 2019
817 m
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 15, 2017
828 m
Eats 'N' Treats Retailers - other Pass
January 7, 2019
882 m
William Shearer Retailers - other Pass
February 17, 2017
882 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Easdale Close Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Quoybanks Crescent Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Quoybanks Crescent Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Easdale Close Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Deerness Road Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Broad Street Taxi Rank 1.12 km
Harbour Street Taxi Rank 1.37 km
Airport Terminal Taxi Rank 3.58 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.42 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.45 km
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.45 km

Nearby Nature

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

Peerie Sea Inland Water 1.33 km
Bay of Weyland Bay 1.99 km
Bay of Berstane Bay 2.15 km
Sand of Wideford Beach 2.24 km
Sand of Gillies Beach 2.32 km
Howe Clett Island 2.74 km
Bay of Kirkwall Bay 3.02 km
Dike End Wetland 3.15 km
Scapa Bay Bay 3.55 km
Gaitnip Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km
Bay of Meil Bay 3.75 km
Iceland Skerry Island 3.81 km
Sand of Essonquoy Beach 3.89 km
Loch of Carness Inland Water 3.93 km
Bay of Work Bay 4.02 km

Broadband

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

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.97307600
Longitude -2.95173900
OS Easting 345377
OS Northing 1009935
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5263
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002190
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Kirkwall
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Kirkwall - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1B1