KW17 2BE 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 (2BE) 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 KW which means Kirkwall.
- Postal District. In our case KW17.
- Postal Sector. In our case KW17 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BE.
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 2BE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SANDAY SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of ORKNEY within the old postal county of Orkney.
KW17 2BE is within Lady.
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KW17 2BE: Points of Interest
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Twingness, Main Road, North Ronaldsay, KW17 2BE.
Rolly's Pizza
Rolly's Pizza is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Schoolhouse, Howar Road, North Ronaldsay, KW17 2BE.
Milldam Croft
Milldam Croft is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at Milldam, Barrenha Road, North Ronaldsay, KW17 2BE.
Map Coordinates for KW17 2BE
| Latitude | 59.364260491 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.42623944404 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW17 2BE
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 465 Orkney - Sanday, Eday, North Ronaldsay and Stronsay | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 5 Orkney - Northern Isles | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KW17 2BE
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 39.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | E 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 94.00% | NE 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 95.00% | NE 22 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 58.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 21.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 18 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 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 20 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 17.00% | E 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | E 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | E 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | E 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | E 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | E 16 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of KW17 2BE Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
North Ronaldsay Primary School
Address: North Ronaldsay Primary School, North Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2BG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01857 633224
Nearest Opticians
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ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 25.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 33.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 33.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 33.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 33.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
DOUNBY SURGERY
Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH
Distance: 35.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 771209
Motorway Junctions near KW17 2BE
Train Stations
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW17 2BE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Orkney and Shetland Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alistair Carmichael |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KW17 2BE Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands at the following link Orkney Islands.How much is the Council Tax?
Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands 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 KW17 2BE Postcode 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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