KW17 2QX Postcode in

KW17 2QX 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 (2QX) 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 QX.

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

KW17 2QX is within Tankerness.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9509570449
Longitude-2.90395611883
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 2.92 NW 315.70
Stromness 14.15 W 273.34
Thurso 33.15 SW 222.21
Wick 35.83 S 190.96
Dornoch 84.58 SSW 209.29
Rosehearty 91.44 SSE 161.38

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kirkwall Airport

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light snow shower (day)Light snow shower (day)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 40.00%NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 57.00%WNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light snow shower (night)Light snow shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 59.00%NNW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light snowLight snow2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 57.00%NW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light snowLight snow2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 63.00%NNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light snowLight snow2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 63.00%N 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for SleetSleet2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 64.00%N 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sleet shower (day)Sleet shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 56.00%N 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sleet shower (day)Sleet shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 57.00%N 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for SleetSleet3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 56.00%N 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 42.00%N 25 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 36.00%N 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for SleetSleet3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 59.00%NNW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 48.00%NNW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 41.00%NNW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00%NW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 40.00%NW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 20.00%NW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 19.00%NW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 16.00%NW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 17.00%NNW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 15.00%N 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 14.00%N 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 35.00%N 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 16.00%N 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 15.00%N 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 17.00%NNW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00%NNW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 16.00%NNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 35.00%NW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 20.00%NNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00%NW 13 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 8.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 12.84 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

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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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW17 2QX
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Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP5.10 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP5.10 miles Directions to Lidl

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