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This section of the site is all about the ZE Postcode area, also known as the Lerwick Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as ZE1.
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Map of the ZE Lerwick Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the ZE Postcode
| Width from East to West | 47.23 mi |
| Height from North to South | 92.68 mi |
| Area of ZE | 601.64 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 96.28 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 794.44 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 3 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 4 |
| Number of Post Towns | 1 |
| Number of Postcodes | 651 |
The ZE postcode area represents a group of 3 postal districts in the Lerwick area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters z and e in ZEtland. The area has a population of 23,167 and covers an area of 1,419,257 hectares. Fun fact: 0.04% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Shetland (100.00%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the ZE Postcode Area?
The ZE Shetland (Zetland) Postcode is in Scotland.. The postal area borders The North Sea and The North Atlantic Ocean.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is ZE2 and the most urban is ZE1.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZE2 | 1,367,154,424 | 1,778,766 | 0.13% |
| ZE3 | 8,879,634 | 72,897 | 0.82% |
| ZE1 | 42,885,012 | 704,803 | 1.64% |
| Total | 1,418,919,070 (m²) | 2,556,466 (m²) | 0.18% |
A map showing the boundary of ZE in relation to other areas
There are 1 towns within the Lerwick postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 1,419,257² |
| Miles | 5,480² |
| Feet | 152,767,404,223² |
| Kilometres | 14,193² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Baltasound Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Bixter Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Brae Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Bressay Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Fair Isle Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Fetlar Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Foula Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Hamnavoe Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Lerwick Delivery Office
- Levenwick Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Mid Yell Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Ollaberry Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Papa Stour Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Scalloway Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Skellister Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Skerries Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Symbister Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Virkie Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Walls Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Weisdale Scale Payment Delivery Office
