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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 29 min3:58 am – 10:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 13 min9:03 am – 3:15 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,337 residentsin the East Mainland census areaMedian age 44.01,852 households78% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright13% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.5% unemployment rate69% of adults are economically active, 2,339 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 11%, construction 11%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 62% go by car, 7% walk or cycle72% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages32% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: average 13°CColdest month February: average 5°C1,032 mm of rain a year, 23 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November16 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 5 to 5°CJFebruary: 5 to 5°CFMarch: 5 to 5°CMApril: 7 to 7°CAMay: 9 to 9°CMJune: 11 to 11°CJJuly: 13 to 13°CJAugust: 13 to 13°CASeptember: 12 to 12°CSOctober: 10 to 10°CONovember: 7 to 7°CNDecember: 5 to 5°CD15°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid
Nearby landmarksSandi Sandbeach · under a mileSt Peter's Poolbay · under a mileDingyshowe Baybay · under a mileWab Lochlake · 1.5 miTurnpike Craigcliffs · under a mileEves Lochlake · 1.6 miBraebuster Nessheadland · under a mileThe Odbeach · 1.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 9 Feb 197340 mi away, Fair IsleMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202147 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
Broadband38% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband86% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.5% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,077 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation4 m13 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 50 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgerySkerryvore Practice7.2 miPharmacyOrcades Practice7.2 miDentistDaisybank Clinic7.1 miPolice stationKirkwall Police Station7.5 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimarySt Andrew's Primary Schoolunder a mileSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI4.8 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ121 miBus stationTravel CentreKirkwall7.4 miFerryKirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal7.5 miBus stops12 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

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


Pubs

Pubs in Upper Sanday

 

 

14 Restaurants in Upper Sanday in 3 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Upper Sanday

 

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Hotels

Hotels in Upper Sanday

 

 

26 Shops in Upper Sanday in 5 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Upper Sanday

 

 

10 Takeaways in Upper Sanday in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Upper Sanday

 

 

6 Home improvement in Upper Sanday in 3 categories

 

 

21 Attractions in Upper Sanday in 9 categories

 

 

26 Health and beauty in Upper Sanday in 5 categories

 

 

15 Property services in Upper Sanday in 5 categories

 

 

10 Education in Upper Sanday in 6 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Upper Sanday in 1 category

 

 

1 Leisure in Upper Sanday in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Upper Sanday

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    7.2 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 Upper Sanday

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    7.3 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 Upper Sanday

  • Royal Hotel - Stromness

    Royal Hotel, Stromness, KW16 3PG

    16.5 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 Upper Sanday

  • Kirkwall Post Office - Kirkwall

    15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA

    7.4 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 Upper Sanday

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Top takeaways in Upper Sanday

  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    7 miles away

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

 

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