orkney KW9 Postcodes
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Orkney (KW9)
The KW9 postcode area is located in the Orkney postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 82 individual postcodes.
There are 14 electoral wards in the KW9 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 KW9 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 KW9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
KW9 is a postcode in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. It encompasses an area of the Orkney Mainland which includes the villages of Deerness, Finstown, Harray, and Sandwick.
KW9 is situated on the northern coast of Mainland Orkney, between the Pentland Firth and the South Atlantic Ocean. It is an area of great natural beauty, renowned for its stunning views and dramatic landscapes. The coastline of KW9 features an abundance of caves, sandy beaches, and dramatic tidal sea stacks.
The remarkable Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old Stone Age village, and the Tomb of the Eagles, the remains of an Iron Age Chambered Cairn, are also located within the postcode.
KW9 is serviced by Kirkwall Airport, which is located south of the area. It is connected to the mainland by the connection of the Orkney Mainland across the sea through the Pentland Firth ferry service.
KW9 is a popular area with tourists, who come to visit the many unique historical sites within the postcode. Other attractions in the area include King Street Sculpture Park, the small historic harbour of Stromness, and the Standing Stones of Stenness.
The postcode is home to various local businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and art galleries, as well as a range of local services, such as doctors, dentists, mechanics, and builders.
KW9 also features various sporting facilities and leisure activities for residents and visitors to the area. Golf, tennis, squash, sailing, and fishing are all popular activities in the area, with many clubs and associations for each sport in the postcode.
KW9 is also home to a number of schools, such as Stromness Academy and New Shore Primary School. The postcode also has access to some of Scotland's best healthcare facilities, such as Orkney Health Centre and Orkney Hospital.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 100%WORKING
- 0%UNEMPLOYED
0% of people in KW9 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 0%WHITE
- 100%NON-WHITE
0% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
KW9 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 | KW9 |
Postal Town | Orkney |
MSOA Name | Sutherland East |
LSOA Name | |
County | |
Region | |
Country | Scotland |
Local Authority | Highland |
Area Classification | Unclassified |
KW9 Electoral Wards
The postal region of KW9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, March 29, 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%.