KY1 4AW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4AW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case KY which means Kirkcaldy.
- Postal District. In our case KY1.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY1 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AW.
The regional mail center for the post area KY is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the KY1 4AW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY1 4AW postcode have the street address of Burnbank Terrace
KY1 4AW is within the village of Thornton.
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| Latitude | 56.1701284186 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.14583917187 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes | 1.99 | NNW | 330.52 |
| Markinch | 2.25 | N | 10.58 |
| Leslie | 3.38 | NW | 310.08 |
| Kirkcaldy | 4.24 | S | 189.15 |
| Buckhaven | 4.31 | E | 89.17 |
| Methil | 4.99 | ENE | 76.80 |
| Lochgelly | 6.94 | WSW | 246.03 |
| Burntisland | 8.39 | SSW | 203.92 |
| Kinross | 10.90 | WNW | 282.96 |
| Cupar | 11.55 | NNE | 26.48 |
| Inverkeithing | 13.74 | SW | 225.32 |
| Cockenzie and Port Seton | 15.63 | SSE | 151.43 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Glenrothes
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 82.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 79.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 88.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 90.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 40.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 62.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 61.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 66.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 53.00% | W 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 38.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light snow shower (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 44.00% | W 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 7.00% | W 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 133.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 57.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KY1 4AW has an average download speed of 133.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
443 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
85% of postcodes (1,009,756) have slower broadband speeds.
15% of postcodes (174,442) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KY1 4AW has an average upload speed of 11.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,302 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (370,852) have slower upload speeds.
68% of postcodes (805,487) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Coaltown Of Balgonie Primary School
Address: Coaltown Of Balgonie Primary School, School Road, Coaltown of Balgonie, GLENROTHES, KY7 6HY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01592 583419
Thornton Primary School
Address: Thornton Primary School, Station Road, Thornton, KIRKCALDY, KY1 4AY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01592 583465
Carleton Primary School
Address: Carleton Primary School, Happer Crescent, Glenrothes, KY7 5DN
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01592 583417
Pitteuchar East Primary School
Address: Pitteuchar East Primary School, Glamis Avenue, Glenrothes, KY7 4NU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01592 583452
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 11.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 13.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ROTHES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PITTEUCHAR HEALTH CENTRE, GLAMIS CENTRE, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 4RH
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 771177
COS LANE SURGERY
Address: COS LANE, GLENROTHES, KY7 4AQ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 752100
MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 610640
THE LOMOND PRACTICE
Address: NAPIER ROAD, GLENROTHES, KY6 1HL
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 765039
THE GLENWOOD PRACTICE
Address: GLENWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, NAPIER ROAD, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY6 1HL
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 765001
NORTH GLEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HUNTSMAN'S COURT, GLENROTHES, GLENROTHES, KY7 6SX
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 620062
Transport Links
Train Stations
Glenrothes with Thornton
Address: Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AE
Postcode: KY1 4AE
Line: Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.55 miles
Markinch
Address: Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DH
Postcode: KY7 6DH
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.21 miles
Kirkcaldy
Address: Kirkcaldy station, off Abottshall Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YL
Postcode: KY1 1YL
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.09 miles
Cardenden
Address: Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BP
Postcode: KY5 0BP
Line: Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.88 miles
Ladybank
Address: Ladybank station, Commercial Road, Ladybank, Fife, KY15 7JS
Postcode: KY15 7JS
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.22 miles
Lochgelly
Address: Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EP
Postcode: KY5 9EP
Line: Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.87 miles
Cowdenbeath
Address: Cowdenbeath station, station Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SQ
Postcode: KY4 9SQ
Line: Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.59 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Richard Baker |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Fife council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries & Archives - OnFifeLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 3.17 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NU | 3.35 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Falkland Gate, GLENROTHES, KY7 5NS | 3.36 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, North Street, GLENROTHES, KY7 5PP | 3.43 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Queensgate, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QB | 3.60 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 2.10 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 11.37 miles | Directions to Unit 8 |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 11.66 miles | Directions to Kinross Service Area |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 11.72 miles | Directions to Halbeath Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 0.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 1.97 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 2.43 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 3.17 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 3.17 miles | Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 11.58 miles | Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 14.64 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 15.05 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 15.07 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |