Orkney Islands, Scotland

The typical property in KW15

KW15 is central Kirkwall, the Orkney Islands capital.

Area summary

KW15 sits in Orkney Islands Council. The outcode covers central Kirkwall and surrounding mainland Orkney. Kirkwall has substantial Norse heritage including St Magnus Cathedral (Grade A-listed). Housing is mixed: medieval and Georgian listed buildings, Victorian villas, and newer estate development.

There is no station in Orkney. Kirkwall Airport provides flights. Ferries connect to Aberdeen.

Employment includes the council, tourism and oil/gas.

Orkney Islands Council operates only mandatory HMO licensing.

What the data shows

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Researched facts

  • St Magnus Cathedral Kirkwall is Grade A-listed, source
  • Orkney Islands Council is the local authority, source
  • The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, source

Buyer notes

  • World Heritage Site affects some properties
  • Coastal exposure significant
  • Scottish tenancy law differs from English

The full KW15 data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

KW15 property data

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