Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 19 h 5 min3:34 am – 10:39 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 5 h 42 min9:12 am – 2:54 pm
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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
Nearby landmarksLambaisland · 1.3 miWick of Lambabay · 1.4 miAyre of Sannionsbeach · 1.9 miThe Poolbay · 1.4 miTinga Skerryisland · 1.6 miAyre of Skeabeach · 2.2 miNorth Headheadland · 1.5 miSouth Headheadland · 1.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesNort Trow Community Gardenpark · 4.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
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 200918 mi away, Shetland IslandsMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 15 Jan 200918 mi away, Shetland IslandsSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
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
Elevation1 m3 ft below sea levelSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalGilbert Bain Hospital26 miGP surgeryHillswick Health Centre8.2 miPharmacyHillswick Health Centre8.2 miDentistBrae Dental Clinic10 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportLerwick / Tingwall Airport LWK23 miFerryUlsta Shetland Ferry Terminal4.3 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the ZE2 postcode district.
