Town · Orkney Islands
Kirkwall
Population 7,319 · Postcode KW15 · Scotland
Population: Built-up area, Census 2022 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Kirkwall built-up areaBroadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of KirkwallFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Broadband57.1 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▼-66% well below national averageKirkwall built-up areaView coverage →
Schools3 schools2 primary, 1 secondary · with pupil numbersKirkwall built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Businesses365Top: Professional services, Retail & wholesale, Real estate▼-41% well below national averageKirkwall built-up areaView directory →
Planning103Within 5 km, 12 months · 3 in last 30 days · 37 pending · 62 approved · Orkney councilWithin 5 km of KirkwallView applications →
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