The postcode KW16 3PQ is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW16 3PQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW16 3PQ 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 3PQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to KW16 3PQ is B9047 which is centered 7.56 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Kirbister Corner and is 127 m away.
The local pub for residents of KW16 3PQ is Flotta Community Centre and is 4.31 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on April 9, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 5.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 39.5% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 34.9% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 23.3% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
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 3PQ 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 3PQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW16 3PQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW16 3PQ
| 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 3PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Gallery | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Firm of Stromabank Hotel Ltd | Pass June 19, 2019 | 2.04 km | |
| Sean Budge | Awaiting Inspection | 2.04 km | |
| Haey Hope Club | Pass May 25, 2018 | 2.28 km | |
| J M F Groat & Sons Limited | Pass May 5, 2017 | 2.28 km | |
| The Royal Hotel Longhope | Pass June 19, 2019 | 2.28 km | |
| The Peedie Bite | Pass March 11, 2022 | 2.62 km | |
| Gable End Theatre | Pass September 22, 2017 | 3 km | |
| North Walls Community School | Pass March 27, 2018 | 3 km | |
| D F Sinclair | Pass May 8, 2017 | 4.31 km | |
| Flotta Community Centre | Pass April 9, 2019 | 4.31 km | |
| Sodexo Remote Sites Scotland Limited | Pass August 2, 2018 | 4.31 km | |
| The Hoy Hotel | Pass February 28, 2017 | 4.38 km | |
| Emily's Tearoom and Restaurant | Pass February 28, 2017 | 5.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW16 3PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Kirbister Corner | 127 m | |
| Martello Tower Road End | 160 m | |
| Myre Cottage | 562 m | |
| Setter Road End | 995 m | |
| Longhope Orkney Ferry Terminal | 2.65 km | |
| Longhope Orkney Ferry Terminal | 2.67 km | |
| Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal | 4.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW16 3PQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Myre Bay | 320 m | |
| Kirk Hope | 1.43 km | |
| Hill of Wards | 1.87 km | |
| The Candle | 2.35 km | |
| Moasound | 2.59 km | |
| Loch of Greenhill | 2.64 km | |
| Green Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Weddel | 2.74 km | |
| Switha Sound | 2.75 km | |
| Hill of White Hamars | 2.87 km | |
| Scat Wick | 2.9 km | |
| Little Pool | 2.93 km | |
| The Axe | 3.29 km | |
| Switha | 3.34 km | |
| Weddel Sound | 3.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW16 3PQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 5.1 Mbps | 5.4 Mbps | 8.13 Mbps |
| Upload | 0 Mbps | 0 Mbps | 0 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 23.3% | 76.7% | 5.4 | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 34.9% | 41.9% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 39.5% | 2.3% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 2.3% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KW16 3PQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 58.80059700 |
| Longitude | -3.16085200 |
| OS Easting | 333021 |
| OS Northing | 0990921 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| 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: Older farming communities |
| 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 | 1A4 |