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County or areaOrkney Islands
Postcode districtKW17
Telephone code01856
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 29 min4:00 am – 10:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 12 min9:04 am – 3:17 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,216 residentsin the West Mainland census areaMedian age 52.01,919 households79% of homes owner-occupied54% owned outright11% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.7% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 2,231 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, farming, forestry and fishing 10%, construction 10%Getting to work: 29% work from home, 63% go by car, 2% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 16°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 2°C1,166 mm of rain a year, 30 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November24 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 6°CJFebruary: 2 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 12°CMJune: 8 to 14°CJJuly: 10 to 16°CJAugust: 10 to 16°CASeptember: 9 to 14°CSOctober: 7 to 11°CONovember: 4 to 9°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBay of Myrebay · under a mileBay of Houtonbay · under a mileHolm of Houtonisland · under a mileMidland Nessheadland · under a mileHead of Banksheadland · under a mileScorra Daledale · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes4 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 9 Feb 197348 mi away, Fair IsleMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202137 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 3.3 · PM10 5.5 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband34% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband79% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,176 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation7 m23 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 158 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalDunbar Hospital27 miGP surgeryStromness Surgery5.4 miPharmacyW H B Sutherland5.3 miDentistOrkney Dental5.4 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI10 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ124 miRailway stationThurso26 miBus stationTravel CentreStromness5.3 miFerryHouton Orkney Ferry Terminalunder a mileBus stops11 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW17 postcode district.


9 Pubs in Houton in 2 categories

 

 

19 Restaurants in Houton in 5 categories

 

 

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32 Shops in Houton in 4 categories

 

 

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11 Takeaways in Houton in 4 categories

 

 

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11 Home improvement in Houton in 4 categories

 

 

23 Attractions in Houton in 7 categories

 

 

33 Health and beauty in Houton in 5 categories

 

 

15 Property services in Houton in 5 categories

 

 

8 Education in Houton in 4 categories

 

 

4 Business services in Houton in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Houton

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    8.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe were welcomed by Robert and led into the restaurant which was welcoming, clean and had a nice atmosphere. We ...

  • Royal Hotel - Stromness

    Royal Hotel, Stromness, KW16 3PG

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewstayed 3 nights 14.15.16.8/11 comfortable room fantastic breakfast and staff very friendly and welcoming only fault which was no alarm ...

 

Top restaurants in Houton

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    8.8 miles away

    4 star reviewLovely ambience, friendly owner and staff and coffee with cupcakes to 'die' for. A very varied yummy menu and reasonably ...

 

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  • Kirkwall Post Office - Kirkwall

    15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewi was in on monday morning the 2nd of july to get euros changed into sterling well i have to ...

 

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  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    9.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat food, friendly efficient staff, But a very busy little place!

 

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