Wick, Highland · KW1

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Covering Wick, including Thurso and Northwest Caithness, Wick and East Caithness. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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KW1 (Wick) in a nutshell

KW1 covers Wick, in Highland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for KW1

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Highland council area

KW1 is in Highland's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

KW1 stretches across Thurso and Northwest Caithness, Wick and East Caithness, so give your full postcode, not just 'KW1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Electric heating is common here

If your heating is electric (storage heaters and the like), mention it when booking, as it can mean more circuits to test.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Wick, Highland: 14.0% electric-only heating
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Wick, Highland page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

Next door to KW1

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does KW1 cover?

KW1 (Wick) includes the wards of Thurso and Northwest Caithness, Wick and East Caithness (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to KW1?

Neighbouring districts include KW2 (Lybster), KW3 (Lybster), KW12 (Halkirk), KW5 (Latheron), KW6 (Dunbeath) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering KW1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in KW1?

About 4,938 households and 11,067 residents at the 2011 Census, across 356 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is KW1 in?

KW1 sits in Highland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
KW1 1
Areas covered
Wick 2
Active postcodes
356 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
4,938 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,067 2
Electoral wards
Thurso and Northwest Caithness, Wick and East Caithness 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross 4
Local authority
Highland 4
Households privately renting (Wick, Highland locality)
7.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.