KW17 2LF Postcode in Harray

KW17 2LF 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 (2LF) 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 LF.

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

KW17 2LF is within the otherSettlement of Harray.

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KW17 2LF: Points of Interest

The Merkister Hotel

The Merkister Hotel is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Merkister Hotel, Russland Road, Harray, KW17 2LF.

Map Coordinates

Latitude59.054541938
Longitude-3.22173048797
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Stromness 6.96 SSW 203.40
Kirkwall 10.60 ESE 118.58
Wick 42.61 S 173.67
Portsoy 96.84 SSE 168.31

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Orkney: Loch Of Hundland

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%NW 25 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 38.00%NW 25 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 15.00%NW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sleet shower (day)Sleet shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 56.00%NW 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 56.00%NW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 44.00%NNW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 32.00%NNW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 48.00%NW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for SleetSleet2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 61.00%NNW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 42.00%NNW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 43.00%NNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 18.00%NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light snowLight snow2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 60.00%NW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 41.00%N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 39.00%N 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 20.00%N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 14.00%NNE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 41.00%NNE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 40.00%NNE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 52.00%NNE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 43.00%N 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 39.00%N 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 39.00%N 27 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 44.00%N 27 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 41.00%NNW 25 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 36.00%NNW 25 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 42.00%N 25 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 57.00%N 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 38.00%NNW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 40.00%NNW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 23.00%NNW 22 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps11.500
Median Mbps11.900
Maximum Mbps22.330

KW17 2LF has an average download speed of 11.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

184 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

1% of postcodes (16,131) have slower broadband speeds.

99% of postcodes (1,168,326) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps2.300
Median Mbps2.200
Maximum Mbps4.500

KW17 2LF has an average upload speed of 2.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

817 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

3% of postcodes (36,360) have slower upload speeds.

97% of postcodes (1,147,464) 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: 0.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 771234

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

DOUNBY SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

STROMNESS SURGERY

Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD

Distance: 6.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 9.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 10.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 10.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 10.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

Transport Links

Train Stations

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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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