Shetland South, Shetland Islands
Key facts
Shetland South is a UK electoral ward in Shetland Islands. Shetland South is a rural, coastal neighbourhood with zero recorded crime — one of the safest places in the UK to raise a family. In Shetland South (Shetland Islands), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £117 a month for a couple and £88 for a single person (Band D: £1,488 a year, excluding water and sewerage).
About Shetland South
Shetland South is a rural, coastal neighbourhood with zero recorded crime — one of the safest places in the UK to raise a family. Three local schools serve the area, alongside a swimming pool and community essentials like a bakery and pub. Lerwick is close by when you need bigger shops or hospital care.
Rents are genuinely affordable here. You're looking at £586 for a one-bedroom place, rising to £1,161 for a four-bedroom home. You'll need a car to get around, but you've got the ferry and Sumburgh Airport nearby to keep you connected to the mainland, despite being on an island.
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