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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 34 min3:55 am – 10:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 8 min9:05 am – 3:13 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,156 residentsin the Isles census areaMedian age 54.92,080 households76% of homes owner-occupied59% owned outright11% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.3% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,987 in work, 32% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 21%, health and social work 12%, education 9%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 45% go by car, 2% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle52% 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 higher21% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: average 13°CColdest month February: average 4°C1,067 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November15 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 5 to 5°CJFebruary: 4 to 4°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: 9 to 9°CONovember: 7 to 7°CNDecember: 5 to 5°CD15°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid
Nearby landmarksBay of Backalandbay · under a mileSands of Greenbeach · 1.1 miEdayisland · under a mileBay of Greentoftbay · 1.3 miLeenies Daledale · under a mileSands of Mussetterbeach · 2.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes5 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 2 Mar 201242 mi away, Fair Isle, ShetlandMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 2 Mar 201242 mi away, Fair Isle, ShetlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.2 · PM10 5.1 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 broadband57% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)8.4% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,627 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation24 m79 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 91 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryIslands View Surgery8.2 miPharmacyBoots The Chemists LTD14 miDentistDaisybank Clinic14 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryEday Primary Schoolunder a mileSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportEday Airport EOI2.1 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ137 miBus stationTravel CentreKirkwall14 miFerryEday Orkney Ferry Terminalunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

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


5 Pubs in Backaland in 2 categories

 

 

8 Restaurants in Backaland in 4 categories

 

 

Banks

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Hotels

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26 Shops in Backaland in 3 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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9 Takeaways in Backaland in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Backaland

 

 

7 Home improvement in Backaland in 3 categories

 

 

25 Health and beauty in Backaland in 5 categories

 

 

20 Attractions in Backaland in 6 categories

 

 

14 Property services in Backaland in 6 categories

 

 

10 Education in Backaland in 5 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Backaland in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Backaland

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    14.4 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 Backaland

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    14.4 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

    14.1 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

    14.1 miles away

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

 

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