KW17 2HY 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 (2HY) 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 HY.
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 2HY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW17 2HY is within the village of Dounby.
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Brae Bakes
Brae Bakes is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Braeside, Beaquoy Road, Dounby, KW17 2HY.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 59.0787510039 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.22028797201 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | 8.54 | SSW | 199.25 |
| Kirkwall | 11.46 | SE | 126.09 |
| Wick | 44.27 | S | 173.97 |
| Portsoy | 98.47 | SSE | 168.54 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Orkney: Loch Of Hundland
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 44.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 62.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 52.00% | NNW 27 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 34.00% | NNW 27 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 40.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sleet | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 56.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 51.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 62.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 93.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 61.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | W 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | W 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 83.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 92.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 64.00% | WSW 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 52.00% | SW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 65.00% | WSW 38 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 44.00% | W 40 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | W 38 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 38.00% | WNW 38 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 20.00% | WNW 36 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 36 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 35.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 29 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 25 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 31.560 |
KW17 2HY has an average download speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
218 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (19,884) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,164,539) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.660 |
KW17 2HY has an average upload speed of 1.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
842 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (31,173) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,152,626) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Dounby Community School
Address: Dounby Community School, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2JA
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01856 771234
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
DOUNBY SURGERY
Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 771209
STROMNESS SURGERY
Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD
Distance: 8.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 850205
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 9.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 11.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 11.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 11.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
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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