The postcode KW17 2JZ is located in Orkney Islands It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KW17 2JZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KW17 2JZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 2JZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to KW17 2JZ is Heddle Road which is centered 1.5 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Binscarth Cottages and is 118 m away.
The local pub for residents of KW17 2JZ is Pomona Inn and is 1.22 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 10, 2017.
71.4% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 71.4% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 28.6% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for KW17 2JZ 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 2JZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KW17 2JZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KW17 2JZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binscarth Treats | Pass October 13, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Baikies Restaurant and Takeaway | Pass February 14, 2020 | 1.22 km | |
| Baikies Stores | Pass February 3, 2022 | 1.22 km | |
| Baikies Stores Bakery | Pass March 15, 2022 | 1.22 km | |
| Pomona Inn | Pass July 10, 2017 | 1.22 km | |
| Community Centre Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 1.48 km | |
| Firth Primay School | Pass March 5, 2019 | 2.03 km | |
| Orkney Street Food Ltd | Pass March 7, 2022 | 2.13 km | |
| Molly's Kitchen | Pass April 6, 2017 | 2.48 km | |
| Cruan Riding School and Livery | Pass October 11, 2018 | 3.03 km | |
| Hammersmith B & B | Pass February 14, 2019 | 3.59 km | |
| Sutherland's Shop | Pass April 5, 2017 | 4.32 km | |
| Maeshowe | Pass May 16, 2019 | 4.9 km | |
| Stenness Community School | Pass March 11, 2019 | 4.9 km | |
| Teas and Tabnabs | Pass June 5, 2020 | 4.9 km | |
| Foinhaven B & B | Pass January 22, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Kenila B & B | Pass February 26, 2019 | 5.46 km | |
| Gerris's Ice Cream Parlour | Pass April 8, 2019 | 5.53 km | |
| Kaya B & B | Pass June 11, 2019 | 5.53 km | |
| The Standing Stones Hotel Ltd | Pass December 3, 2019 | 5.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KW17 2JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Binscarth Cottages | 118 m | |
| Binscarth Cottages | 137 m | |
| Harray Road End | 658 m | |
| Harray Road End | 658 m | |
| Kimberely | 753 m | |
| Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal | 9.32 km | |
| Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal | 9.68 km | |
| Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal | 9.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KW17 2JZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Stenna Dale | Valley | 913 m |
| Hill of Heddle | 1.13 km | |
| Loch of Wasdale | 1.15 km | |
| Was Dale | Valley | 1.4 km |
| Thickbigging | 1.71 km | |
| Cuffie Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Syra Dale | Valley | 2.14 km |
| Little Eska Dale | Valley | 2.69 km |
| Bay of Firth | 3 km | |
| Staney Hill | 3 km | |
| Burrien Hill | 3.04 km | |
| Holm Point | 3.16 km | |
| Sands of Fidgeon | 3.26 km | |
| Hill of Lyradale | 3.29 km | |
| Holm of Grimbister | 3.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KW17 2JZ - 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 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 71.4% |
| 300+ Mbps | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 59.00627600 |
| Longitude | -3.14205700 |
| OS Easting | 334498 |
| OS Northing | 1013803 |
| 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: 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 | S34002203 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Mainland |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Mainland - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |