The postcode KW16 3HX is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW16 3HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW16 3HX 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 KW16 3HX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to KW16 3HX is Lyking Road which is centered 1.28 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Kirbister Road End and is 197 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Argo's Bakery and is 5.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 27, 2018.
Policing for KW16 3HX 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 KW16 3HX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW16 3HX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW16 3HX
| 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 KW16 3HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun Box at The Orkney Dairy | Pass September 17, 2021 | 2.12 km | |
| Sandwick Community Centre | Pass March 16, 2017 | 3.8 km | |
| Lindisfarne B & B | Pass June 20, 2019 | 3.92 km | |
| Skara Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 4.25 km | |
| Skara Brae Cafe | Pass June 11, 2019 | 4.25 km | |
| Burnside B & B | Pass June 19, 2018 | 4.63 km | |
| Argo's Bakery | Pass February 27, 2018 | 5.04 km | |
| Asgard B & B | Pass March 1, 2018 | 5.04 km | |
| Stromness Academy | Pass February 20, 2019 | 5.04 km | |
| Stromness Primary School | Pass February 5, 2018 | 5.04 km | |
| Orkney Fish | Pass January 18, 2022 | 5.31 km | |
| Orkney Fish (Food Vehicle - Catering) | Pass January 11, 2018 | 5.31 km | |
| The Creel (Food Trailer) | Pass May 22, 2018 | 5.31 km | |
| Ferry Bank B & B | Pass March 1, 2018 | 5.33 km | |
| Norman Brass | Pass February 11, 2019 | 5.33 km | |
| Gerris's Ice Cream Parlour | Pass April 8, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Kaya B & B | Pass June 11, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| The Standing Stones Hotel Ltd | Pass December 3, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd | Pass January 16, 2019 | 5.57 km | |
| Julias Cafe | Pass February 15, 2018 | 5.57 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW16 3HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Kirbister Road End | 197 m | |
| Kirbister Road End | 205 m | |
| Grind Road End | 559 m | |
| Grind Road End | 566 m | |
| Yesnaby Road End | 695 m | |
| Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal | 5.6 km | |
| Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal | 5.63 km | |
| Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal | 9.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW16 3HX - Data from Dec 2021
| Linga Fiold | 1.12 km | |
| Gyran | 1.48 km | |
| Redland Hill | 1.5 km | |
| Loch of Clumly | 1.56 km | |
| The Dale | Valley | 1.63 km |
| Cringla Fiold | 1.74 km | |
| Breck of Linkquoy | 2.02 km | |
| Hill of Miffia | 2.16 km | |
| Peerie Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Scarra | 2.64 km | |
| North Hill | 2.77 km | |
| Mousland Dale | Valley | 3.01 km |
| Hill of Borwick | 3.03 km | |
| Hill of Quholm | 3.15 km | |
| Peedie Bushan | 3.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW16 3HX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 59.01478500 |
| Longitude | -3.30250000 |
| OS Easting | 325301 |
| OS Northing | 1014919 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Orkney and Shetland |
| Electoral Ward | West Mainland |
| 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 | S34002205 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |