HS1 2HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HS1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2HQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case HS which means Outer Hebrides.
- Postal District. In our case HS1.
- Postal Sector. In our case HS1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.
The regional mail center for the post area HS is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the HS1 2HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the HS1 2HQ postcode have the street address of Morison Avenue
HS1 2HQ is within the town of STORNOWAY.
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| Latitude | 58.2181653107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -6.38309598542 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stornoway | 0.74 | S | 188.62 |
| Dingwall | 84.02 | ESE | 120.08 |
| Thurso | 107.18 | ENE | 74.68 |
| Fort William | 107.83 | SSE | 153.34 |
| Kingussie | 116.98 | SE | 131.37 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Stornoway
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 61.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 42.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 35.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 61.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 60.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 83.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Drizzle | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 58.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 54.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 29.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 58.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 54.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 47.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 44.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.760 |
HS1 2HQ has an average download speed of 47.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,381 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
23% of postcodes (275,559) have slower broadband speeds.
77% of postcodes (907,701) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
HS1 2HQ has an average upload speed of 11.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
33% of postcodes (396,533) have slower upload speeds.
66% of postcodes (779,114) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Secondary Schools
e-Sgoil nan Eilean Siar
Address: e-Sgoil nan Eilean Siar, 44 Francis Street, Stornoway, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2NF
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01851 822850
The Nicolson Institute
Address: The Nicolson Institute, Stornoway, Lewis, HS1 2PZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01851 707000
Scotland Primary Schools
Stornoway Primary School
Address: Stornoway Primary School, Jamieson Drive, Stornoway, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2LF
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01851 703418
Laxdale Primary School
Address: Laxdale Primary School, Laxdale, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0DS
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01851 702171
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
NHS WESTERN ISLES COVID 19 CENTRE
Address: WESTERN ISLES HOSPITAL, MACAULAY ROAD, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2AF
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 707515
THE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SPRINGFIELD ROAD, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2PS
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 703145
BROADBAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 16 FRANCIS STREET, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2XB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 703588
LANGABHAT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEURBOST, LOCHS, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS2 9JP
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 860222
NORTH HARRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WEST TARBERT, ISLE OF HARRIS, WESTERN ISLES, HS3 3BG
Distance: 26.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01859 502421
SOUTH HARRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FERRY ROAD, LEVERBURGH, ISLE OF HARRIS, HS5 3UA
Distance: 38.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01859 520278
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Torcuil Crichton |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Na h-Eileanan Siar council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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| Tesco, Ferry Road, STORNOWAY, HS1 2QY | 1.25 miles | Directions to Tesco |
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