North Isles
North Isles is one of 7 wards in Shetland Islands, home to 2,654 people in 1,236 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 23% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 194% above the Shetland Islands average.
2,654residentsScotland's Census 2022
1,236householdscensus
23%green within 500 mpostcode average
71%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
North Isles in Shetland IslandsPostcodes in North Isles highlighted; the rest of Shetland Islands in grey
People and homes.
2,654 residents in 1,236 households, next to the Shetland Islands average.
13%
aged 15–29
30%
aged 65 and over
74%
owner-occupied homes
6%
privately rented
17%
socially rented
1%
flats in purpose-built blocks
Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in North Isles with a published hygiene rating.
31rated food businessesin total
84%passed their last inspectionShetland Islands: 83%
5told 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)