KW17 2DH Postcode in Westray

KW17 2DH is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2DH) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
  2. Postal District. In our case KW17.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW17 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DH.

The regional mail center for the post area KW 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 KW17 2DH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW17 2DH is within Westray.

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KW17 2DH: Points of Interest

J C Tulloch General Grocers

J C Tulloch General Grocers is a retail outlet located at J C Tulloch General Grocers, Westray, KW17 2DH.

W I Rendall General Store and Groatie Buckies Cafe

W I Rendall General Store and Groatie Buckies Cafe is a retail outlet located at W I Rendall General Grocers, Howanbreck Footpaths, Westray, KW17 2DH.

Westray Chutney

Westray Chutney is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at W I Rendall General Grocers, Howanbreck Footpaths, Westray, KW17 2DH.

Groatie Buckie's Cafe

Groatie Buckie's Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at W I Rendall General Grocers, Howanbreck Footpaths, Westray, KW17 2DH.

Hutchison Shellfish Ltd

Hutchison Shellfish Ltd is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at The Lobster Ponds, Pierowall, Westray, KW17 2DH.

Map Coordinates

Latitude59.3210884129
Longitude-2.98924829236
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 23.56 S 177.55
Stromness 27.18 SSW 204.03
Lerwick 86.45 NE 47.29
Rosehearty 116.81 SSE 163.92

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Westray Airfield

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 91.00%SSE 40 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00%SSE 38 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%SSE 40 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 52.00%SSW 34 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%SSW 25 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%S 25 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%S 27 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%SSW 25 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%SSW 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%SW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00%SSW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%SSW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00%SSE 29 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 82.00%SSE 38 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 83.00%SSE 43 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 43.00%S 36 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%S 29 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%S 29 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%S 29 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 16.00%SSW 31 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 13.00%SSW 34 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 13.00%SW 34 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00%SW 34 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 33.00%SW 31 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 7.00%SW 29 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%SW 29 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%SW 27 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00%WSW 25 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%WSW 25 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%WSW 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 34.00%W 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 37.00%W 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%W 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 3.00%W 18 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps32.800
Median Mbps36.000
Maximum Mbps79.670

KW17 2DH has an average download speed of 32.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

923 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

9% of postcodes (110,938) have slower broadband speeds.

91% of postcodes (1,072,780) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps7.800
Median Mbps8.100
Maximum Mbps19.980

KW17 2DH has an average upload speed of 7.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

4,075 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

14% of postcodes (168,297) have slower upload speeds.

85% of postcodes (1,012,269) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Secondary Schools

Westray Junior High School

Address: Westray Junior High School, Westray, Orkney, KW17 2DH

Distance: 0.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01857 677353

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 13.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

DOUNBY SURGERY

Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH

Distance: 19.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 24.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 24.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 24.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 24.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

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Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyOrkney and Shetland
Member or Parliament
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Contact DetailsContact Mr Alistair Carmichael
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

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