Kirkwall · KW15
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Covering Kirkwall, including Kirkwall East, Kirkwall West and Orphir, West Mainland. Find professional inventory clerks 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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.
Where's this from?
Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Kirkwall: 60.6% owner-occupiedScotland landlord rules: quick version
- No certificate: there's no legal inventory requirement.
- Deposits: lodge deposits with an approved scheme within 30 working days; a check-in report helps if there's a dispute.
More detail on the Kirkwall page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.
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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
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.