KW17 2TH Postcode in

KW17 2TH 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 (2TH) 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 TH.

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

KW17 2TH is within the village of Burray Village.

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KW17 2TH: Points of Interest

Ayre of Cara B & B

Ayre of Cara B & B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Ayre Of Cara, Churchill Causeway No 4, Burray, KW17 2TH.

Map Coordinates

Latitude58.8295971943
Longitude-2.90763505923
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 10.66 N 349.70
Stromness 16.76 WNW 303.42
Thurso 27.42 SW 233.90
Wick 27.59 SSW 194.00
Lossiemouth 77.85 S 190.23
Rosehearty 83.57 SSE 159.45

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What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps4.900
Median Mbps3.700
Maximum Mbps23.630

KW17 2TH has an average download speed of 4.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

152 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

0% of postcodes (4,892) have slower broadband speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,179,597) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps0.600
Median Mbps0.400
Maximum Mbps0.990

KW17 2TH has an average upload speed of 0.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,759 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

0% of postcodes (1,832) have slower upload speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,181,050) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Burray Primary School

Address: Burray Primary School, Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SS

Distance: 1.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01856 731208

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

DAISY VILLA

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

Distance: 1.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 831206

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 10.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 10.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 10.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 10.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

STROMNESS SURGERY

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

Distance: 16.74 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

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW17 2TH
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP17.27 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP17.27 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

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