KW17 2SL 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 (2SL) 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 SL.
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 2SL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SANDAY SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KW17 2SL postcode have the street address of Front Road
It is situated within the post town of ORKNEY within the old postal county of Orkney.
KW17 2SL is within the village of St Margaret's Hope.
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KW17 2SL: Points of Interest
Bellevue Inn
Bellevue Inn is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Bellevue Inn, Front Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2SL.
The Creel B & B
The Creel B & B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at The Creel, Front Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2SL.
Map Coordinates for KW17 2SL
| Latitude | 58.8257888163 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.95862622198 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KW17 2SL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 462 Orkney - Hoy, South Walls and Flotta | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 461 Orkney - East Mainland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 7 Orkney - Southern Isles | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KW17 2SL
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 81.00% | NE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 94.00% | NNE 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 95.00% | NNW 20 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 82.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 53.00% | W 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | 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) | 15.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | S 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 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 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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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 7.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KW17 2SL Postcode?
Download Speeds For KW17 2SL
| Average Mbps | 57.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 56.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KW17 2SL has an average download speed of 57.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,493 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
36% of postcodes (420,812) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (762,336) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KW17 2SL
| Average Mbps | 12.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KW17 2SL has an average upload speed of 12.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,824 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
44% of postcodes (524,739) have slower upload speeds.
55% of postcodes (649,078) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KW17 2SL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Hope Primary School
Address: Hope Primary School, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2TN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01856 831217
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KW17 2SL
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KW17 2SL
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 10.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 10.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 10.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 10.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
STROMNESS SURGERY
Address: JOHN STREET, STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, KW16 3AD
Distance: 15.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 850205
Transport Links near KW17 2SL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KW17 2SL
- Thurso
Thurso station, Princes Street, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7DLDistance: 34.68 milesDriving Time: 139.52 minutes - Wick
Wick station, Station Road, Wick, Highland, KW1 4QTDistance: 36.59 milesDriving Time: 147.64 minutes - Georgemas Junction
Georgemas Junction station, off the A9, near Halkirk, Highland, KW12 6HHDistance: 40.41 milesDriving Time: 147.46 minutes - Scotscalder
Scotscalder station, off B870, near Westerdale, Highland, KW12 6YHDistance: 42.70 milesDriving Time: 152.56 minutes - Altnabreac
Altnabreac station, [no road access], -, Highland, KW12 6URDistance: 51.60 milesDriving Time: 213.12 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KW17 2SL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KW17 2SL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KW17 2SL 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 2SL 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 2SL 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.
Orkney Library and ArchivePostcodes near the KW17 2SL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KW17 2SL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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| Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP | 17.33 miles | Directions from KW17 2SL to Tesco |
| Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP | 17.33 miles | Directions from KW17 2SL to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KW17 2SL Postcode?
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