KW17 2QU Postcode in Tankerness
KW17 2QU 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 (2QU) 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 QU.
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 2QU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KW17 2QU is within the otherSettlement of Tankerness.
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KW17 2QU: Points of Interest
Quoyburray Inn
Quoyburray Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Quoyburray Inn, St Andrews, KW17 2QU.
St Andrews Community Association
St Andrews Community Association is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at St Andrews Community Centre, Churchyard Road, St Andrews, KW17 2QU.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 58.9342691454 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.85527460238 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 5.00 | NW | 310.99 |
| Stromness | 16.00 | W | 277.27 |
| Thurso | 33.51 | SW | 225.82 |
| Wick | 35.05 | SSW | 194.16 |
| Lossiemouth | 85.28 | S | 190.65 |
| Rosehearty | 89.77 | SSE | 162.23 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Foubister
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light snow shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light snow shower (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 43.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light snow shower (day) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 30.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light snow shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 15.00% | N 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 57.00% | N 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 44.00% | N 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | N 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 61.00% | N 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 61.00% | N 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 62.00% | N 29 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | N 31 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | NNW 29 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 56.00% | NNW 29 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 60.00% | NNW 29 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 55.00% | NNW 27 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 39.00% | N 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 40.00% | N 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 36.00% | N 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 32.00% | N 22 mph |
| 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) | 34.00% | N 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 37.00% | N 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 53.00% | N 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 38.00% | N 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 52.00% | N 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 41.00% | N 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 38.00% | N 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 40.00% | N 25 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 28.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
KW17 2QU has an average download speed of 28.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
618 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (78,556) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,105,467) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 6.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW17 2QU has an average upload speed of 6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,244 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
9% of postcodes (102,570) have slower upload speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,078,827) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
St Andrew's Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Primary School, Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QG
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01856 861256
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 8.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 14.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
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
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