orkney KW10 Postcodes
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Orkney (KW10)
The KW10 postcode area is located in the Orkney postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 69 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the KW10 postcode area, including Berriedale, Brora, Dunbeath, Forsinard, Golspie, Halkirk, Helmsdale, Kinbrace, Kirkwall, Latheron, Lybster, Orkney, Stromness, Thurso, Wick which come under the local authority of the Highland Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KW10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of KW10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The KW10 postcode in the Orkney district of the UK refers to a region of the Orkney Islands located in the North Sea off the north coast of Scotland. The KW10 postcode represents the main island of Orkney, known as the Mainland.
The Mainland is the one of the largest islands in the islands, home to over 20,000 people who identify as Orcadians. The island is largely rural and agricultural - characterized by rolling fields, seascapes, and views of Scotland's far north scenery.
The postcode area includes the towns of Kirkwall, Stromness, Finstown, Orphir, Birsay, Stenness, Deerness, St Andrews, and Firth. Kirkwall is the largest and most populated area, as it is the capital of Orkney. Stromness is another populared area due to its close proximity to the archaeological sites of The Maeshowe and the Standing Stones of Stenness.
Kirkwall is also highly-known for the St Magnus Cathedral, a large thirteenth century red sandstone church which was dedicated to Magnus Erlendsson, a former King of Norway. The cathedral was built in the eleventh century and is said to be the only medieval Scandinavian Cathedral in the UK. In the town of Stromness, visitors can explore its quaint streets lined with eighteenth century houses, cobbled together home to small businesses.
The area is known for its small seafood industry, which provides the area with locally caught and processed seafood. As well as this, it is home to an abundance of bird life, with over 200 species recorded in the area, and the Martello tower, a fort bult by the British during Napoleonic times.
The postcode area is served by the Orkney Ferries ferry network, who operate daily services to various parts of the mainland. It is also accessible from the Northlink Service which connects the Orkney Islands to the Scottish mainland. The nearest airport is in Kirkwall, which offers daily daily services to the UK mainland, as well as other parts of the UK.
Demographics
KW10 is located in the county of , in Scotland.
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | KW10 |
| Postal Town | Orkney |
| MSOA Name | Sutherland East |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Local Authority | Highland |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
KW10 Electoral Wards
The postal region of KW10, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 0% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.