Shetland South
Shetland South is one of 7 wards in Shetland Islands, home to 3,989 people in 1,727 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 5% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 40% below the Shetland Islands average.
3,989residentsScotland's Census 2022
1,727householdscensus
5%green within 500 mpostcode average
18%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Shetland South in Shetland IslandsPostcodes in Shetland South highlighted; the rest of Shetland Islands in grey
People and homes.
3,989 residents in 1,727 households, next to the Shetland Islands average.
14%
aged 15–29
21%
aged 65 and over
79%
owner-occupied homes
7%
privately rented
12%
socially rented
1%
flats in purpose-built blocks
Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Shetland South with a published hygiene rating.
17rated food businessesin total
94%passed their last inspectionShetland Islands: 83%
1told 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)