HS1 2DS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HS1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2DS) 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 HS which means Outer Hebrides.
- Postal District. In our case HS1.
- Postal Sector. In our case HS1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.
The regional mail center for the post area HS 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 HS1 2DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STORNOWAY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the HS1 2DS postcode have the street address of Kenneth Street
It is situated within the post town of STORNOWAY within the old postal county of Isle of Lewis.
HS1 2DS is within Steòrnabhagh.
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HS1 2DS: Points of Interest
Masonic Hall
Masonic Hall is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Lodge Fortrose Masonic Hall, 57 Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, HS1 2DS.
Map Coordinates for HS1 2DS
| Latitude | 58.2106593917 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -6.3879628143 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for HS1 2DS
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 459 Central Lewis and Stornaway/Meadhan Leodhais Agus Steornabhagh | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 8 Stornoway & North Lewis | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for HS1 2DS
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 35.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 66.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 47.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 37.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 29.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 22.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 69.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 45.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the HS1 2DS Postcode?
Download Speeds For HS1 2DS
| Average Mbps | 41.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 32.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.330 |
HS1 2DS has an average download speed of 41.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,124 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (200,488) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (983,029) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For HS1 2DS
| Average Mbps | 7.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 16.110 |
HS1 2DS has an average upload speed of 7.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,919 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (149,108) have slower upload speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,031,614) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of HS1 2DS Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
e-Sgoil nan Eilean Siar
Address: e-Sgoil nan Eilean Siar, 44 Francis Street, Stornoway, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2NF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01851 822850
The Nicolson Institute
Address: The Nicolson Institute, Stornoway, Lewis, HS1 2PZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01851 707000
Scotland Primary Schools
Stornoway Primary School
Address: Stornoway Primary School, Jamieson Drive, Stornoway, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2LF
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01851 703418
Laxdale Primary School
Address: Laxdale Primary School, Laxdale, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0DS
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01851 702171
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near HS1 2DS
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near HS1 2DS
BROADBAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 16 FRANCIS STREET, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2XB
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 703588
THE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SPRINGFIELD ROAD, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2PS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 703145
NHS WESTERN ISLES COVID 19 CENTRE
Address: WESTERN ISLES HOSPITAL, MACAULAY ROAD, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2AF
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 707515
LANGABHAT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEURBOST, LOCHS, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS2 9JP
Distance: 5.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01851 860222
NORTH HARRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WEST TARBERT, ISLE OF HARRIS, WESTERN ISLES, HS3 3BG
Distance: 26.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01859 502421
SOUTH HARRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FERRY ROAD, LEVERBURGH, ISLE OF HARRIS, HS5 3UA
Distance: 38.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01859 520278
Motorway Junctions near HS1 2DS
Train Stations
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Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the HS1 2DS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Angus Brendan MacNeil |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the HS1 2DS Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Na h-Eileanan an Iar Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Na h-Eileanan an Iar at the following link Na h-Eileanan an Iar.How much is the Council Tax?
Na h-Eileanan an Iar Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Na h-Eileanan an Iar charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the HS1 2DS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Na h-Eileanan Siar council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and ArchivesPostcodes near the HS1 2DS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the HS1 2DS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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| Tesco, Ferry Road, STORNOWAY, HS1 2QY | 0.51 miles | Directions from HS1 2DS to Tesco |
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