Postcode KW17 2HR (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW17 2HR and nearby postcodes

The postcode KW17 2HR is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW17 2HR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KW17 2HR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 2HR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to KW17 2HR is B9057 which is centered 2.63 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Lochlands Chalets and is 401 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 53.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KW17 2HR 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 2HR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

B9057 2.63 km
A986 4.35 km
A966 8.4 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW17 2HR

Introduction January 1980
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 2HR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mark it with B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
1.92 km
Leigh's Van Mobile caterer Pass
April 19, 2018
1.98 km
Smithfield Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 17, 2018
2.31 km
The Cooperative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
October 5, 2018
2.31 km
The Dounby Butchers Retailers - other Pass
March 26, 2019
2.31 km
Custom Cake Creations Other catering premises Pass
May 23, 2017
2.8 km
Becca's Bakes Other catering premises Pass
May 16, 2018
2.97 km
Dounby Community School School/college/university Pass
January 23, 2018
3.11 km
The Merkister Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 9, 2018
3.97 km
Messrs Isbister Retailers - other Pass
April 16, 2018
4.08 km
Orkney Brewery Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 4, 2018
4.08 km
OSM Other catering premises Pass
November 23, 2017
4.37 km
Barony Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 30, 2018
4.89 km
Birsay Community Association Other catering premises Pass
May 18, 2017
4.97 km
Sandwick Community Centre Other catering premises Pass
March 16, 2017
5.12 km
Birsay Bay Tearoom Bakery Farmers/growers Pass
March 10, 2021
5.23 km
Birsay Heritage Trust Manufacturers/packers Pass
June 12, 2017
5.44 km
Kenila B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 26, 2019
5.77 km
Birsay Bay Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 30, 2018
6.02 km
Freshly Made Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 6, 2018
6.02 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lochlands Chalets Bus Stop/Station 401 m
Lochlands Chalets Bus Stop/Station 407 m
Sandveien Bus Stop/Station 962 m
Sandveien Bus Stop/Station 981 m

Nearby Nature

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

Forsa Kelda Inland Water 279 m
Loch of Banks Inland Water 906 m
Loch of Sabiston Inland Water 1.03 km
Greeny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.37 km
Loch of Rosemire Inland Water 1.81 km
Durka Dale Valley 2.45 km
Topa Shun Inland Water 2.59 km
Loch of Isbister Inland Water 2.91 km
Ravie Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km
Loch of Hundland Inland Water 3.32 km
Loch of Boardhouse Inland Water 3.53 km
Kirbuster Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.58 km
Skelday Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.93 km
Hill of Cruaday Hill Or Mountain 3.94 km
Parro Shun Inland Water 4.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW17 2HR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 44 Mbps 53.7 Mbps 160 Mbps
Upload 10.6 Mbps 11.7 Mbps 30 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 100 22.5
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 58,825 kWh - mean 6,536 kWh : median 5,765 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KW17 2HR - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 59.08726700
Longitude -3.24935000
OS Easting 328504
OS Northing 1022931
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4902
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002196
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Mainland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Mainland - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1