KW17 2DX Postcode in Balfour

KW17 2DX 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 (2DX) 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 DX.

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 2DX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW17 2DX is within the village of Balfour.

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KW17 2DX: Points of Interest

Thomas Sinclair

Thomas Sinclair is a retail outlet located at Shoreside, Shapinsay, KW17 2DX.

The Smithy Cafe Restaurant

The Smithy Cafe Restaurant is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Smithy Museum, 11 Balfour, Shapinsay, KW17 2DX.

Map Coordinates

Latitude59.0322960029
Longitude-2.90926156291
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 4.00 SSW 207.54
Stromness 14.75 WSW 250.94
Thurso 37.40 SW 216.19
Wick 41.34 S 189.21
Rosehearty 96.85 SSE 162.33
Lerwick 99.30 NE 37.72

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Shapinsay Sound

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps7.600
Median Mbps8.100
Maximum Mbps8.130

KW17 2DX has an average download speed of 7.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

165 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

1% of postcodes (9,546) have slower broadband speeds.

99% of postcodes (1,174,930) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps0.000
Median Mbps0.000
Maximum Mbps0.000

KW17 2DX has an average upload speed of 0 Megabits per second (Mbps).

551 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

0% of postcodes (0) have slower upload speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,184,090) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Shapinsay Community School

Address: Shapinsay Community School, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY

Distance: 0.69 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 711218

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 4.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 7.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

DOUNBY SURGERY

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

Distance: 11.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

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

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Orkney Islands council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Orkney Library and Archive

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW17 2DX
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP6.61 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP6.61 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KW17 2DX
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KFC Restaurants near KW17 2DX
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