KW17 2LX Postcode in Birsay
KW17 2LX 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 (2LX) 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 LX.
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 2LX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW17 2LX is within Birsay.
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KW17 2LX: Points of Interest
Birsay Bay Tearoom
Birsay Bay Tearoom is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Birsay Bay Tearoom, Linkshouse Road, The Palace, Birsay, KW17 2LX.
Palace Stores
Palace Stores is a retail outlet located at Palace Stores, The Palace, Birsay, KW17 2LX.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 59.1289103649 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.31596978395 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | 11.56 | S | 177.05 |
| Kirkwall | 16.28 | SE | 128.89 |
| Thurso | 37.69 | SSW | 191.33 |
| Portsoy | 102.60 | SSE | 166.98 |
| Lerwick | 104.00 | NE | 45.98 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Birsay Bay
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 40 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 38 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 40.00% | WNW 40 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 60.00% | WNW 38 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 34 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 62.00% | NW 34 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 64.00% | NW 36 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 30.00% | NNW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | N 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | N 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 37.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | N 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | N 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 39.00% | NNE 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 38.00% | NNE 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 38.00% | NNE 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 42.00% | N 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 62.00% | N 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | N 31 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | NNW 31 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 26.860 |
KW17 2LX has an average download speed of 17.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
320 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (32,309) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,152,012) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 4.190 |
KW17 2LX has an average upload speed of 1.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
887 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (27,723) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,156,031) 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: 5.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 771209
STROMNESS SURGERY
Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD
Distance: 11.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 850205
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 11.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 16.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 16.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 16.44 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?
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