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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 28 min3:59 am – 10:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 13 min9:02 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 4°C1,069 mm of rain a year, 24 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November17 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 landmarksSand of Cornquoybeach · under a mileThe Riffbeach · under a mileBay of Cornquoybay · under a mileBay of Semoliebay · under a mileShears Craigcliffs · under a mileRose Nessheadland · under a mileGulltakecliffs · 1.0 miLoch of Graemeshalllake · 2.3 miSource: 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 197342 mi away, Fair IsleMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202145 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.3 · PM10 5.3 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
Elevation14 m46 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 82 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryDaisy Villa6.2 miPharmacyDaisy Villa6.2 miDentistThe Balfour7.7 miPolice stationKirkwall Police Station8.2 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI5.6 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ119 miBus stationTravel CentreKirkwall8.1 miFerrySt Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal5.9 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

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


8 Pubs in Cornquoy in 3 categories

 

 

17 Restaurants in Cornquoy in 3 categories

 

 

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30 Shops in Cornquoy in 7 categories

 

 

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9 Takeaways in Cornquoy in 3 categories

 

 

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6 Home improvement in Cornquoy in 3 categories

 

 

22 Attractions in Cornquoy in 9 categories

 

 

27 Health and beauty in Cornquoy in 6 categories

 

 

15 Property services in Cornquoy in 5 categories

 

 

10 Education in Cornquoy in 6 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Cornquoy in 1 category

 

 

1 Leisure in Cornquoy in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Cornquoy

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    7.9 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 Cornquoy

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    7.9 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 Cornquoy

  • Royal Hotel - Stromness

    Royal Hotel, Stromness, KW16 3PG

    14.4 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 ...

 

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  • Kirkwall Post Office - Kirkwall

    15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA

    8.1 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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Top takeaways in Cornquoy

  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    7.8 miles away

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

 

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