Lerwick · ZE1
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ZE1 (Lerwick) in a nutshell
ZE1 covers Lerwick, Scalloway, in Shetland Islands. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for ZE1
Shetland Islands council area
ZE1 is in Shetland Islands's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
ZE1 stretches across Lerwick North and Bressay, Lerwick South, Shetland Central, so give your full postcode, not just 'ZE1', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOff the gas grid? Check they cover it
Lots of homes around Lerwick aren't on mains gas, so if you've got an LPG tank or an oil boiler, check the engineer covers it before you book.
Where's this from?
Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Lerwick: 7.2% oil or tank/bottled gas heatingScotland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- CO detector: where there's a fixed combustion appliance or flue.
- Register: with your council before letting.
More detail on the Lerwick page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does ZE1 cover?
ZE1 (Lerwick, Scalloway) includes the wards of Lerwick North and Bressay, Lerwick South, Shetland Central (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to ZE1?
Neighbouring districts include ZE2 (Shetland), ZE3 (Bush), KW17 (Orkney), KW15 (Kirkwall), KW16 (Stromness) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering ZE1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in ZE1?
About 3,862 households and 8,445 residents at the 2011 Census, across 327 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is ZE1 in?
ZE1 sits in Shetland Islands (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- ZE1 1
- Areas covered
- Lerwick, Scalloway 2
- Active postcodes
- 327 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 3,862 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 8,445 2
- Electoral wards
- Lerwick North and Bressay, Lerwick South, Shetland Central 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Orkney and Shetland 4
- Local authority
- Shetland Islands 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Lerwick locality)
- 0.6% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.