Postcode KW17 2DF (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW17 2DF and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW17 2DF is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in July 2003 and is an active postcode. KW17 2DF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KW17 2DF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of KW17 2DF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to KW17 2DF is Howanbrek which is centered 128 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Jack's Chippy and is 905 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 28, 2019.

Policing for KW17 2DF is covered by the Scotland police force association and Orkney Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to KW17 2DF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KW17 2DF, and the approximate distance away.

Howanbrek 128 m
B9066 5.15 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW17 2DF

Introduction July 2003
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KW17 2DF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
May Paterson Other catering premises Pass
November 1, 2017
134 m
J C Tulloch General Grocers Retailers - other Pass
February 28, 2019
160 m
W I Rendall General Store and Groatie Buckies Cafe Retailers - other Pass
August 31, 2016
160 m
Westraak Tours Other catering premises Pass
March 1, 2019
160 m
Westray Junior High School School/college/university Pass
March 1, 2019
160 m
WFM Brown Ltd Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
713 m
Chalmersquoy Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 11, 2018
759 m
The Pierowall Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
759 m
Jack's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 28, 2019
905 m
No 1 Broughton B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 1, 2019
905 m
Arcadia Eats Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
1.07 km
Kathleen Drever Other catering premises Pass
November 1, 2017
1.76 km
W I Rendall Other catering premises Pass
October 30, 2017
1.76 km
Wheeling Steen Gallery Retailers - other Pass
August 2, 2017
1.76 km
Cleaton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 28, 2019
2.68 km
Mrs M H Stout Other catering premises Pass
October 31, 2017
2.68 km
The Reid Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 28, 2019
2.68 km
Mrs K's Kitchen Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.62 km
Saintear Cafe/Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 15, 2021
3.62 km
West Manse B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 24, 2017
5.14 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW17 2DF - Data from Apr 2022

Westray Pierowall Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 819 m
Westray Pierowall Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 841 m
Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal Ferry 5.52 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW17 2DF - Data from Dec 2021

Mis Skerries Island 1.08 km
Grobust Beach 1.16 km
Loch of Burness Inland Water 1.23 km
Loch Saintear Inland Water 1.38 km
Rack Wick Bay 1.67 km
Bay of Pierowall Bay 2.08 km
Knucker Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.09 km
Bay of Noup Bay 2.25 km
Bay of Brough Bay 2.31 km
Ayre of the Ouse Wetland 2.71 km
Gallo Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Cuppin o' Cheor Inland Water 2.85 km
Craig Loch Inland Water 2.87 km
Bay of Skaill Bay 3.13 km
North Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.41 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 59.32239900
Longitude -2.98810900
OS Easting 343862
OS Northing 1048862
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3153
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Orkney and Shetland
Electoral Ward North Isles
Local Authority District Orkney Islands
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000040
Travel To Work Area Orkney Islands

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Orkney Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Orkney
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Orkney Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002213
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Isles
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Isles - 06
Output Area / Small Area 1B3