KW17 2ET 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 (2ET) 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 KW which means Kirkwall.
- Postal District. In our case KW17.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW17 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ET.
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 2ET postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW17 2ET is within Finstown.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 59.0280904477 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.07171995248 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 5.12 | SE | 129.46 |
| Stromness | 9.32 | WSW | 240.76 |
| Thurso | 34.04 | SSW | 208.44 |
| Wick | 40.53 | S | 181.04 |
| Macduff | 96.30 | SSE | 167.22 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Wide Firth
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 7.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.430 |
KW17 2ET has an average download speed of 7.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
160 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (9,711) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,174,770) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.160 |
KW17 2ET has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Firth Primary School
Address: Firth Primary School, Finstown, Orkney, KW17 2ES
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01856 761212
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
DOUNBY SURGERY
Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH
Distance: 6.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 771209
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 7.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alistair Carmichael |
| Political Party | Liberal 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.
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