KW17 2QT Postcode in

KW17 2QT 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 (2QT) 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 QT.

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

KW17 2QT is within the otherSettlement of Toab.

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KW17 2QT: Points of Interest

Kirk Cafe

Kirk Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Sheila Fleet Jewellery, Gransetter Road, Tankerness, St Andrews, KW17 2QT.

Tankerness Treets

Tankerness Treets is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Newbreck, St Andrews, KW17 2QT.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9467590934
Longitude-2.85429771507
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 4.50 WNW 302.00
Stromness 15.95 W 274.05
Thurso 34.17 SW 224.79
Wick 35.93 SSW 193.87
Lossiemouth 86.17 S 190.56
Rosehearty 90.61 SSE 162.42

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kirkwall Airport

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sleet shower (day)Sleet shower (day)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 34.00%NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sleet shower (day)Sleet shower (day)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%NNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light snow shower (day)Light snow shower (day)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 33.00%NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light snow shower (night)Light snow shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 40.00%NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 15.00%NW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 56.00%NNW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light snow shower (night)Light snow shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 43.00%NNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for SleetSleet2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 38.00%N 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%N 20 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 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 57.00%N 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 41.00%N 27 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 55.00%N 27 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 53.00%NNW 27 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 53.00%NNW 27 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%NNW 27 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 35.00%NNW 25 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00%NNW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00%N 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 16.00%N 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00%N 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 14.00%N 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 17.00%N 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 36.00%N 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 36.00%N 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00%N 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 37.00%N 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 35.00%N 22 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps20.100
Median Mbps19.200
Maximum Mbps43.820

KW17 2QT has an average download speed of 20.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

372 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

3% of postcodes (40,320) have slower broadband speeds.

97% of postcodes (1,143,949) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps2.000
Median Mbps1.200
Maximum Mbps8.700

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

873 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

3% of postcodes (33,741) have slower upload speeds.

97% of postcodes (1,150,027) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 4.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

DAISY VILLA

Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN

Distance: 9.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 13.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

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

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Orkney Islands council

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