Postcode KW17 2JG (Orkney Islands)

Map showing KW17 2JG and nearby postcodes

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

KW17 2JG 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 2JG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to KW17 2JG is A967 which is centered 1.76 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Linklater Cottage and is 422 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for KW17 2JG 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 Roads

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

A967 1.76 km
B9057 4.3 km
A966 11.03 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KW17 2JG

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 2JG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Messrs Isbister Retailers - other Pass
April 16, 2018
1.56 km
Orkney Brewery Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 4, 2018
1.56 km
OSM Other catering premises Pass
November 23, 2017
1.73 km
Sandwick Community Centre Other catering premises Pass
March 16, 2017
2.68 km
Smithfield Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 17, 2018
3.12 km
The Cooperative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
October 5, 2018
3.12 km
The Dounby Butchers Retailers - other Pass
March 26, 2019
3.12 km
Leigh's Van Mobile caterer Pass
April 19, 2018
3.2 km
Dounby Community School School/college/university Pass
January 23, 2018
3.76 km
Skara Bakes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.82 km
Skara Brae Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 11, 2019
3.82 km
Mark it with B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.87 km
Becca's Bakes Other catering premises Pass
May 16, 2018
3.97 km
The Merkister Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 9, 2018
4.2 km
Bun Box at The Orkney Dairy Other catering premises Pass
September 17, 2021
4.36 km
Birsay Community Association Other catering premises Pass
May 18, 2017
4.72 km
Custom Cake Creations Other catering premises Pass
May 23, 2017
5.52 km
Kenila B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 26, 2019
5.61 km
Birsay Bay Tearoom Bakery Farmers/growers Pass
March 10, 2021
5.88 km
Barony Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 30, 2018
6.06 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Linklater Cottage Bus Stop/Station 422 m
Linklater Cottage Bus Stop/Station 427 m
Cursiter Cottage Bus Stop/Station 1.15 km
Cursiter Cottage Bus Stop/Station 1.15 km

Nearby Nature

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

Loch of Rosemire Inland Water 913 m
Hill of Cruaday Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Loch of Banks Inland Water 2.28 km
Vestra Fiold Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Loch of Isbister Inland Water 2.4 km
Topa Shun Inland Water 2.72 km
Forsa Kelda Inland Water 2.73 km
Sand Fiold Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Loch of Sabiston Inland Water 3.07 km
Mill Dam of Rango Inland Water 3.11 km
Kier Fiold Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km
Cleat Island 3.5 km
Stack of Roo Island 3.57 km
Holm of Kirkness Island 3.66 km
Scarf Skerry Island 3.84 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 8.4 Mbps 8 Mbps 11.04 Mbps
Upload 1 Mbps 1 Mbps 1.2 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 100% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 11 1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 59.07209300
Longitude -3.28656400
OS Easting 326339
OS Northing 1021282
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 S34002205
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Mainland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Mainland - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1