Postcode KW16 3NJ (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW16 3NJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW16 3NJ is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW16 3NJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KW16 3NJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 3NJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to KW16 3NJ is B9049 which is centered 561 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Outdoor Centre and is 165 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Freyas Fancies and is 5.6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KW16 3NJ 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 Roads

A list of road names near to KW16 3NJ, and the approximate distance away.

B9049 561 m
B9047 8.37 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW16 3NJ

Introduction January 1980
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 KW16 3NJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Beneth'hill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 25, 2018
0 m
Orkney Craft Vinegar Ltd Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.92 km
Stromness Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 13, 2017
4.92 km
Sugar Rush Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.92 km
Miriam Frier 1:1 Diet Consultant Distributors/Transporters Pass
September 25, 2021
5.24 km
Khua Thai Other catering premises Pass
November 30, 2021
5.53 km
Freyas Fancies Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.6 km
Loki Fine Dining Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
5.6 km
Karen Bevan Other catering premises Pass
October 31, 2018
5.71 km
Hamnavoe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 21, 2019
5.76 km
The Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 9, 2017
5.76 km
Bayleaf Delicatessen Retailers - other Pass
August 9, 2016
5.82 km
Mrs Taste T-Ness Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
5.86 km
Stromness Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 27, 2016
5.9 km
Argo's Bakery Retailers - other Improvement Required
February 24, 2020
5.92 km
Orca Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2019
5.92 km
Stromness Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
August 6, 2019
5.92 km
The Royal Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 30, 2018
5.92 km
W H B Sutherland Ltd Retailers - other Pass
August 3, 2016
5.92 km
Ell & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 16, 2019
6.03 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW16 3NJ - Data from Apr 2022

Outdoor Centre Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Outdoor centre Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Benethill Cafe Bus Stop/Station 804 m
North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.12 km
North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.17 km
Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.2 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW16 3NJ - Data from Dec 2021

Glen of the Horn Valley 585 m
Creekland Wetland 837 m
Glen of Greor Valley 1.06 km
Bay of Quoys Bay 1.06 km
Sands of Klebreck Beach 1.09 km
Bay of Creekland Bay 1.24 km
Springs of the Croos Wetland 1.3 km
Ward Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Bu Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
The Witter Hill Or Mountain 1.61 km
Hoy Sound Sea 1.63 km
White Glen Valley 1.65 km
Inner Skerry Island 1.69 km
Sandy Loch Inland Water 1.71 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW16 3NJ - 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 0%

Electricity Consumption

56 meters consuming 257,922 kWh - mean 4,606 kWh : median 3,040 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KW16 3NJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.91193300
Longitude -3.33031300
OS Easting 323476
OS Northing 1003499
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2097
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Orkney and Shetland
Electoral Ward Stromness and South Isles
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 S34002194
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Isles
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Isles - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1A1