Postcode report
Is KW1 4XA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About KW1 4XA: area rating, property, schools and local change
KW1 4XA is a postcode in Wick and East Caithness, Highland, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KW1 4XA, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around KW1 4XA are safety and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for KW1 4XA is based on Caithness North East. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near KW1 4XA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IV7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £213k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near KW1 4XA can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KW1 4XA by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near KW1 4XA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about KW1 4XA
Is KW1 4XA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near KW1 4XA?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near KW1 4XA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in KW1 4XA?
The latest median sold price is £213k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around KW1 4XA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.