KW16
Outer Postcode Area • 158 PostcodesWorking on listings or site checks?
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Renting & Lifestyle Dossier for KW16
Official local rents, recorded crime, broadband and the walk to the station, for people looking to rent.
Local authority median (ONS)
Not available
Ofcom postcode data
Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
Monthly rents in this local authority
ONS private rents by bedroom size (median)
Official rents by bedroom size are not available for this area.
Nearby food, shops and parks
- Food shops and supermarkets within 1 km: 2
- Restaurants and cafés within 1 km: 1
- Public green spaces within 2 km: 20
Getting around
Nearest station: Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, about 12 minutes on foot.
Data quality: Aggregated across 158 constituent postcodes
158 official/live sections, 0 fallback sections, 0 missing or limited sections. Generated 8 Oct 2026, 14:07.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official open-data answers about safety, schools, connectivity, and living in KW16.
Is KW16 a good place to live?
KW16 in Orkney Islands scores 32.5/100 overall in the Postcodewise area report, which combines safety, schools, transport, housing, demographics, environment and connectivity from official open data.
What is the crime rate in KW16?
The KW16 report shows recent police-recorded crime levels and trends in Orkney Islands, sourced from Police.uk street-level data.
What schools are near KW16?
The KW16 schools report lists nearby primary and secondary schools with Ofsted-linked ratings and distances.
How well connected is KW16?
The KW16 report covers nearby transport links, broadband speeds and mobile coverage for the area.
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