KW17 2LS Postcode in
KW17 2LS 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 (2LS) 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 LS.
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 2LS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW17 2LS is within Abune-the-Hill.
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KW17 2LS: Points of Interest
Barony Hotel
Barony Hotel is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Barony Hotel, Wattle Road, Birsay, KW17 2LS.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 59.1265387231 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.28736531365 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | 11.38 | S | 182.12 |
| Kirkwall | 15.39 | SE | 130.78 |
| Thurso | 37.73 | SSW | 192.91 |
| Portsoy | 102.21 | SSE | 167.54 |
| Lerwick | 103.40 | NE | 45.54 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Birsay Bay
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 68.00% | WNW 36 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 59.00% | NW 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 61.00% | NW 31 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sleet shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 59.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 56.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 58.00% | NNW 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 58.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 58.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 58.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 46.00% | NNW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 56.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sleet shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 41.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sleet shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 35.00% | N 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 14.00% | N 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light snow | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 53.00% | N 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light snow | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 51.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 41.00% | NNE 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 40.00% | NNE 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 42.00% | NNE 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 43.00% | N 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 58.00% | N 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 41.00% | N 36 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 42.00% | N 34 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 59.00% | N 34 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 55.00% | N 31 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 55.00% | N 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 40.00% | N 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 40.00% | NNW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 27 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 36.00% | NNW 29 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 33.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
KW17 2LS has an average download speed of 33 Megabits per second (Mbps).
835 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
10% of postcodes (112,696) have slower broadband speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,071,110) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 7.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW17 2LS has an average upload speed of 7.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,708 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (156,856) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,024,077) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
DOUNBY SURGERY
Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 771209
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 10.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
STROMNESS SURGERY
Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD
Distance: 11.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 850205
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 15.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 15.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 15.57 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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