Kirkwall · KW15

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Covering Kirkwall, including Kirkwall East, Kirkwall West and Orphir, West Mainland. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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KW15 (Kirkwall) in a nutshell

KW15 covers Kirkwall, in Orkney Islands. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for KW15

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Orkney Islands council area

KW15 is in Orkney Islands'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

KW15 stretches across Kirkwall East, Kirkwall West and Orphir, West Mainland, so give your full postcode, not just 'KW15', 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), Kirkwall: 41.9% 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 Kirkwall page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

Next door to KW15

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does KW15 cover?

KW15 (Kirkwall) includes the wards of Kirkwall East, Kirkwall West and Orphir, West Mainland (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to KW15?

Neighbouring districts include KW17 (Orkney), KW16 (Stromness), KW1 (Wick), KW2 (Lybster), KW14 (Thurso) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering KW15 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in KW15?

About 3,877 households and 8,355 residents at the 2011 Census, across 364 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is KW15 in?

KW15 sits in Orkney Islands (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
KW15 1
Areas covered
Kirkwall 2
Active postcodes
364 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
3,877 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,355 2
Electoral wards
Kirkwall East, Kirkwall West and Orphir, West Mainland 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Orkney and Shetland 4
Local authority
Orkney Islands 4
Households privately renting (Kirkwall locality)
12.7% 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.