Lerwick South

Lerwick South is one of 7 wards in Shetland Islands, home to 3,905 people in 1,794 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 8% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — in line with the Shetland Islands average.

Ward S13003153 · 117 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

3,905residentsScotland's Census 2022

1,794householdscensus

8%green within 500 mpostcode average

3%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Lerwick South in Shetland IslandsPostcodes in Lerwick South highlighted; the rest of Shetland Islands in grey

Map of Shetland Islands with Lerwick South highlighted

People and homes.

3,905 residents in 1,794 households, next to the Shetland Islands average.

17%

aged 15–29

24%

aged 65 and over

59%

owner-occupied homes

privately rented

32%

socially rented

11%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Lerwick South with a published hygiene rating.

17rated food businessesin total

100%passed their last inspectionShetland Islands: 83%

0told improvement is requiredlatest inspection

In Scotland, council food safety officers either pass a business or tell it that improvement is required. A result reflects the hygiene standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)