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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW16 postcode district.

County or areaOrkney Islands
Postcode districtKW16
Telephone code01856
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 30 min4:00 am – 10:30 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 12 min9:05 am – 3:17 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,960 residentsin the Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness census areaMedian age 51.81,482 households69% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright20% social rented, 10% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 1,523 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: health and social work 13%, retail and wholesale 11%, farming, forestry and fishing 9%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 50% go by car, 3% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle51% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages36% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,135 mm of rain a year, 26 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November23 days of air frost, no 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 landmarksSand of Warebethbeach · 1.1 miRack Wickbay · under a mileThe Noustbay · under a mileBroad Shoreheadland · under a mileStromness Reservoirreservoir · under a mileBreck Nessheadland · under a mileThe Havenbeach · 1.7 miBlack Craigcliffs · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesMarket Greenpark · 1.7 miGuardhouse Parkpark · 1.8 miStromness Golf Clubgolf course · 1.8 mi · 24 haMarwick Playing Fieldplaying field · 1.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202136 mi away, Melvich, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202136 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.3 · PM10 5.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband25% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.6% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,702 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation51 m167 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 136 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalDunbar Hospital28 miGP surgeryStromness Surgery1.7 miPharmacyW H B Sutherland1.7 miDentistOrkney Dental1.7 miPolice stationKirkwall Police Station13 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryStromness Primary School1.8 miSecondaryStromness Academy1.8 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI16 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ129 miRailway stationThurso27 miBus stationTravel CentreStromness1.7 miFerryStromness Orkney Ferry Terminal1.7 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW16 postcode district.


9 Pubs in Outertown in 2 categories

 

 

21 Restaurants in Outertown in 5 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Outertown

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Outertown

 

 

41 Shops in Outertown in 14 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Outertown

 

 

10 Takeaways in Outertown in 4 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Outertown

 

 

9 Home improvement in Outertown in 4 categories

 

 

45 Health and beauty in Outertown in 11 categories

 

 

27 Attractions in Outertown in 9 categories

 

 

14 Property services in Outertown in 5 categories

 

 

13 Education in Outertown in 8 categories

 

 

4 Business services in Outertown in 3 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Outertown

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    13.5 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 Outertown

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    13.5 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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Top hotels in Outertown

  • Royal Hotel - Stromness

    Royal Hotel, Stromness, KW16 3PG

    13 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 shops in Outertown

  • Kirkwall Post Office - Kirkwall

    15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA

    13.6 miles away

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

 

Top supermarkets in Outertown

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Top takeaways in Outertown

  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    13.9 miles away

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

 

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