The postcode KW17 2HH is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in May 2005 and is an active postcode. KW17 2HH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW17 2HH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 2HH as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to KW17 2HH is Back Road which is centered 138 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Smiddybrae House and is 48 m away.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for KW17 2HH 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to KW17 2HH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW17 2HH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW17 2HH
| Introduction | May 2005 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KW17 2HH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Hotel | Pass January 17, 2018 | 150 m | |
| The Cooperative Food | Pass October 5, 2018 | 150 m | |
| The Dounby Butchers | Pass March 26, 2019 | 150 m | |
| Dounby Community School | Pass January 23, 2018 | 679 m | |
| Mark it with B | Awaiting Inspection | 1.44 km | |
| The Merkister Hotel | Pass May 9, 2018 | 1.52 km | |
| Birsay Bay Tearoom Bakery | Pass March 10, 2021 | 2.9 km | |
| Kenila B & B | Pass February 26, 2019 | 3.32 km | |
| Custom Cake Creations | Pass May 23, 2017 | 4.08 km | |
| Sandwick Community Centre | Pass March 16, 2017 | 4.33 km | |
| Leigh's Van | Pass April 19, 2018 | 4.37 km | |
| Messrs Isbister | Pass April 16, 2018 | 4.74 km | |
| Orkney Brewery Visitor Centre | Pass June 4, 2018 | 4.74 km | |
| OSM | Pass November 23, 2017 | 4.82 km | |
| Hammersmith B & B | Pass February 14, 2019 | 4.93 km | |
| Bun Box at The Orkney Dairy | Pass September 17, 2021 | 5.16 km | |
| Becca's Bakes | Pass May 16, 2018 | 5.38 km | |
| Molly's Kitchen | Pass April 6, 2017 | 6.25 km | |
| Skara Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 6.31 km | |
| Skara Brae Cafe | Pass June 11, 2019 | 6.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW17 2HH - Data from Apr 2022
| Smiddybrae House | 48 m | |
| Smiddybrae House | 52 m | |
| Shop | 123 m | |
| Shop | 141 m | |
| Dounby House | 260 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW17 2HH - Data from Dec 2021
| Topa Shun | 657 m | |
| Loch of Sabiston | 1.57 km | |
| Parro Shun | 1.65 km | |
| The Shunan | 1.82 km | |
| Holm of Kirkness | 1.82 km | |
| Loch of Bosquoy | 2.48 km | |
| Loch of Rosemire | 2.68 km | |
| Forsa Kelda | 2.73 km | |
| Loch of Harray | 2.87 km | |
| Greeny Hill | 2.92 km | |
| Loch of Banks | 3.1 km | |
| Whilliastane | 3.68 km | |
| Durka Dale | Valley | 3.94 km |
| Kame of Corrigall | 4.07 km | |
| Mill Dam of Rango | 4.19 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW17 2HH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 59.06717600 |
| Longitude | -3.23160600 |
| OS Easting | 329480 |
| OS Northing | 1020676 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Orkney and Shetland |
| Electoral Ward | West Mainland |
| Local Authority District | Orkney Islands |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000040 |
| Travel To Work Area | Orkney Islands |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34002193 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |