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Gonfirth Shetland Islands

Pubs 7 Restaurants 17 Banks 1 Hotels 6 Shops 35 Supermarkets 2 Takeaways 4 Cinemas 0 Home improvement 18 Health and beauty 35 Attractions 15 Property services 4 Education 7 Business services 3 Leisure 3

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Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the ZE2 postcode district.

County or areaShetland Islands

Postcode districtZE2

Telephone code01595

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 19 h 2 min3:35 am – 10:37 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 5 h 45 min9:10 am – 2:55 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People2,640 residentsin the North Mainland census areaMedian age 42.11,202 households64% of homes owner-occupied41% owned outright28% social rented, 6% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate69% of adults are economically active, 1,415 in work, 21% retiredMain industries: health and social work 12%, education 10%, retail and wholesale 9%Getting to work: 23% work from home, 68% go by car, 3% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle42% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Education and languages25% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 13% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 96%, Scots 2%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

ClimateWarmest month August: highs 15°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 2°C1,205 mm of rain a year, 32 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January31 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksClubba Waterlake · under a mileMill Lochlake · 1.0 miScarvar Ayrebeach · 1.1 miDales Voebay · 1.1 miCollafirth Hillhill · under a mileSand Wickbay · 1.7 miCunnigill Hillhill · under a mileSouth Ayrebeach · 2.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names

Earthquakes1 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 15 Jan 200910 mi away, Shetland IslandsMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 15 Jan 200910 mi away, Shetland IslandsSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.1 · PM_2.5 3.1 · PM₁₀ 4.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband13% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband79% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)4.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,348 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation10 m33 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 174 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalGilbert Bain Hospital17 miGP surgeryBrae Medical Practice4.6 miPharmacyNorsepharm LTD4.6 miDentistBrae Dental Clinic4.6 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland

Getting aroundAirportLerwick / Tingwall Airport LWK14 miFerryVidlin Shetland Ferry Terminal3.5 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the ZE2 postcode district.

Pubs

7 Pubs in Gonfirth in 2 categories

Bars
1 bar listed
Other Pubs
6 other pubs listed

Restaurants

17 Restaurants in Gonfirth in 4 categories

Chinese Restaurants
2 chinese restaurants listed
Indian Restaurants
1 indian restaurant listed
Fish and Chips Restaurants
1 fish and chips restaurant listed
Other Restaurants
13 other restaurants listed

Banks

Banks in Gonfirth

The Royal Bank of Scotland - Brae
Brae Hotel, Brae, ZE2 9QJ · 4.5 mi

Hotels

Hotels in Gonfirth

Herrislea House Hotel - Shetland
Tingwall, Shetland, ZE2 9SB · 15.3 mi
Busta House Hotel - Shetland
Busta, Shetland, ZE2 9QN · 5.4 mi
St Magnus Bay Hotel - Shetland
Hillswick, Shetland, ZE2 9RW · 10.6 mi
Northouse - Shetland, Papa Stour
Shetland, Papa Stour, ZE2 9PW · 16.6 mi
Burravoe Wigwams - Brae
Burravoe, Brae, Brae, ZE2 9QJ · 4.6 mi
Valleyfield Guest House & Chalets - Wethersta
Valleyfield Guesthouse, Wethersta, ZE2 9QJ · 4.5 mi

Shops

35 Shops in Gonfirth in 8 categories

Convenience Stores
1 convenience store listed
DIY Shops
1 diy shop listed
Sandwich Shops
1 sandwich shop listed
Building Materials Stores
1 building materials store listed
Pet Shops
1 pet shop listed
Health Food Stores
1 health food store listed
Print Shops
1 print shop listed
Other Shops
28 other shops listed

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Gonfirth

Lerwick - Shetland, Highlands and Islands
Shetland, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, ZE1 · 17.5 mi
Co op - Lerwick
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0PW · 16.5 mi

Takeaways

4 Takeaways in Gonfirth in 2 categories