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

County or areaOrkney Islands
Postcode districtKW17
Telephone code01856
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 31 min3:58 am – 10:30 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 10 min9:05 am – 3:16 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 July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,114 mm of rain a year, 24 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November38 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 7°CFMarch: 3 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 15°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 7 to 12°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 landmarksLoch of Bosquoylake · 1.2 miLoch of Harraylake · 1.7 miEss Holmisland · 1.2 miGlass Holmsisland · 1.7 miStaney Hillhill · under a mileWhilliastanebay · 2.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesMarket Greenpark · 2.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
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 197343 mi away, Fair IsleMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202142 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.1 · PM2.5 3.3 · PM10 5.4 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
Elevation20 m66 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 2 to 49 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryDounby Surgery2.7 miPharmacyNorsepharm LTD2.8 miDentistOrkney Dental5.9 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI12 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ132 miBus stationTravel CentreStromness5.9 miFerryStromness Orkney Ferry Terminal5.9 miBus stops6 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 Netherbrough in 2 categories

 

 

19 Restaurants in Netherbrough in 5 categories

 

 

Banks

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39 Shops in Netherbrough in 4 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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11 Takeaways in Netherbrough in 4 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Netherbrough

 

 

9 Home improvement in Netherbrough in 4 categories

 

 

33 Health and beauty in Netherbrough in 5 categories

 

 

23 Attractions in Netherbrough in 6 categories

 

 

15 Property services in Netherbrough in 6 categories

 

 

7 Education in Netherbrough in 5 categories

 

 

4 Business services in Netherbrough in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Netherbrough

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    9.1 miles away

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

 

Top restaurants in Netherbrough

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    9.1 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

    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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Top takeaways in Netherbrough

  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    9.4 miles away

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

 

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