Living in KW15: Liveability Score 50/100
Orkney Islands, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in KW15, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.
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KW15 scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 567 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 3 Good out of 3 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 2 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
15% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 6/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,575/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 590 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
KW15 covers 364 active postcodes in Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is KW15 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for KW15 at this time.
What are the schools like in KW15?
Schools in KW15 score 27/100. 0 Outstanding, 3 Good out of 3 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in KW15?
Broadband in KW15 scores 10/100. 15% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does KW15 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include KW17. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for KW15?
KW15 scores 50/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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