shetland-isles ZE2 Postcodes

Shetland Isles (ZE2)

The ZE2 postcode area is located in the Shetland Isles postcode town region, within the county of Shetland Islands, and contains a total of 335 individual postcodes.

There are -1 electoral wards in the ZE2 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Shetland Islands Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in ZE2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of ZE2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The ZE2 Postcode in the Shetland Isles district in the United Kingdom is an outlying region located off the northern coast of Scotland. It is elevated, remote and relatively secluded from the rest of mainland Scotland. Its postcode, ZE2, is an alphanumeric code assigned to a specific location in the Shetland Isles, such as a street, town, region, etc.

The ZE2 postcode covers the Shetland mainland, Yell, Unst, Fetlar, Whalsay and areas of Out Skerries. It is the most northerly postcode in the United Kingdom. Much of the Shetland Isles is rural, unspoilt and highly picturesque, with wide open fields, numerous birds, and surrounded by rolling hills and a rugged coastline.

The ZE2 Shetland Isles district has a diverse range of activities and attractions, including bird watching, cycling, sea fishing, kayaking, and more. It is home to some fascinating archaeological sites, such as Iron Age brochs and ancient stone circles. Nature reserves in the area include the Mousa nature reserve, offering fantastic opportunities for spotting a variety of birdlife.

The Shetland Isles are also popular for its traditional annual festivals, including Up Helly Aa, a Viking themed fire festival, the Shetland Horse Driving Trials, the Jumpin' Dub festival and the Screen Soup film festival.

The local economy in the region is heavily based on fishing, tourism, and the oil and gas industries. The main industries and employers within the ZE2 region are the fishing industry, flour mills, and the energy sector.

The local schools in the ZE2 postcode are generally excellent, with excellent facilities, good exam results and positive Ofsted reports. The NHS is also well-supported in the region, and there is a number of health centres, hospitals and surgeries in ZE2.

The Shetland Isles is served well with modern transport links and cultural and leisure amenities. The main port in the region is Lerwick, with regular car ferries from Aberdeen and Kirkwall to Shetland. Scheduled flights operate to and from various airports nearby, such as Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

TheShetland Isles in the ZE2 postcode is a unique and beautiful region, offering a wide range of activities, festivals and attractions, a strong economy and excellent public services.

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