KW17 2RY Postcode in

KW17 2RY 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 (2RY) 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 RY.

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

KW17 2RY is within the village of St Mary's.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude58.9071532298
Longitude-2.93102079629
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 5.23 NNW 348.18
Stromness 13.71 WNW 286.33
Thurso 30.29 SW 224.69
Wick 32.67 S 190.28
Dornoch 81.46 SSW 209.72
Rosehearty 88.90 SSE 160.14

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kirkwall Airport

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00%SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00%SW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%E 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 14.00%NE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%ESE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%E 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 11.00%E 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00%E 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00%ESE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%ESE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00%S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 11.00%E 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 11.00%SSW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps24.300
Median Mbps19.200
Maximum Mbps71.550

KW17 2RY has an average download speed of 24.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

436 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

5% of postcodes (57,073) have slower broadband speeds.

95% of postcodes (1,127,132) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps3.500
Median Mbps1.400
Maximum Mbps11.100

KW17 2RY has an average upload speed of 3.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,149 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

4% of postcodes (47,921) have slower upload speeds.

96% of postcodes (1,135,571) 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: 4.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 5.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

STROMNESS SURGERY

Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD

Distance: 13.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 850205

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.

Orkney Library and Archive

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW17 2RY
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP8.58 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP8.58 miles Directions to Lidl

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