KY12 8JL Postcode in Culross

Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

KY12 8JL is the Postcode in Balgownie West

KY12 8JL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JL) 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 KY12.
Postal Sector. In our case KY12 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JL.

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 KY12 8JL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the KY12 8JL postcode have the street address of Balgownie West

KY12 8JL is within the town of Culross.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude	56.0552430182
Longitude	-3.63743766393

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Culross	0.31	ENE	74.14
Bo'ness	2.89	SSE	154.62
Grangemouth	4.10	SW	232.93
Clackmannan	5.73	NW	309.02
Dunfermline	6.81	E	80.60
Dollar	7.57	N	350.03
Tillicoultry	7.83	NNW	329.88
Queensferry	10.18	ESE	117.80
Bathgate	10.57	S	180.92
Broxburn	10.60	SE	142.09
Denny	10.70	WSW	257.99
Armadale	11.10	SSW	192.64
Stirling	12.21	WNW	290.11

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Bo'Ness

Thu 21st Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	W 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	W 11 mph

Fri 22nd Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	2.00%	WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	1.00%	W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	1.00%	W 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	2.00%	WSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	4.00%	WSW 4 mph

Sat 23rd Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	8.00%	WSW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	8.00%	E 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	6.00%	ESE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light snow	2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	47.00%	ESE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sleet	2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	67.00%	ESE 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	92.00%	ESE 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	89.00%	ESE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Heavy rain	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	76.00%	SE 9 mph

Sun 24th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	72.00%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	73.00%	S 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	37.00%	SSW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	2.00%	SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	2.00%	SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 20 mph

Mon 25th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	6.00%	WSW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	8.00%	WSW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	11.00%	W 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	12.00%	SW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	12.00%	W 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	11.00%	SW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	10.00%	W 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	5.00%	W 16 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	26.900
Median Mbps	26.800
Maximum Mbps	41.630

KY12 8JL has an average download speed of 26.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

543 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

6% of postcodes (69,808) have slower broadband speeds.

94% of postcodes (1,114,290) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	5.200
Median Mbps	5.900
Maximum Mbps	6.830

KY12 8JL has an average upload speed of 5.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,556 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

7% of postcodes (78,691) have slower upload speeds.

93% of postcodes (1,103,394) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

St Serf's R C Primary School

Address: St Serf's R C Primary School, Preston Street, High Valleyfield, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8SE

Distance: 1.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01383 602436

Culross Primary School

Address: Culross Primary School, Low Causeway, Culross, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8HL

Distance: 0.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01383 602453

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)

Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB

Distance: 6.90 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)

Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU

Distance: 6.95 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)

Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU

Distance: 6.95 miles

Contact: :

4926 DUNFERMLINE

Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP

Distance: 9.00 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)

Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW

Distance: 10.57 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)

Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE

Distance: 12.27 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest GP Surgeries

VALLEYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHAPEL STREET, HIGH VALLEYFIELD, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 8SJ

Distance: 1.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01383 880511

FORTHVIEW PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, DEAN ROAD, BO'NESS, WEST LOTHIAN, EH51 0DQ

Distance: 3.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01506 822466

THE RICHMOND PRACTICE

Address: RICHMOND TERRACE, BO'NESS, EH51 0DQ

Distance: 3.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01506 822665

OAKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: OAKLEY HEALTH CENTRE, WARDLAW WAY, OAKLEY, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9QH

Distance: 3.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01383 850212

KINGLASS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: KINGLASS CENTRE, GAUZE ROAD, BO'NESS, WEST LOTHIAN, EH51 9UE

Distance: 3.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01506 822556

BO'NESS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 33 BO'NESS ROAD, GRANGEMOUTH, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK3 8AN

Distance: 4.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01324 482653

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Transport Links

Train Stations

Dunfermline Town

Address: Dunfermline Town station, Comely Park, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7HT

Postcode: KY12 7HT

Line: Fife Circle Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.19 miles

Alloa

Address: Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BA

Postcode: FK10 1BA

Line: Croy Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.30 miles

Larbert

Address: Larbert station, Foundry Loan, Larbert, Falkirk, FK5 4AN

Postcode: FK5 4AN

Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.79 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M876 J3

Distance: 5.80 miles

Driving Time: 7.39 minutes

M9 J6

Distance: 9.80 miles

Driving Time: 11.97 minutes

M9 J5

Distance: 11.05 miles

Driving Time: 12.67 minutes

M9 J4

Distance: 12.51 miles

Driving Time: 13.88 minutes

M9 J3

Distance: 19.07 miles

Driving Time: 21.34 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Dunfermline and Dollar
Member or Parliament	Graeme Downie
Contact Details	Contact Graeme Downie
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 - OnFife

Local Postcodes

KY12 8JN KY12 8JJ Balgownie KY12 8JS Erskine Brae KY12 8HZ Erskine Brae KY12 8JQ Main Street KY12 8JG Sandhaven KY12 8JH West Green

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KY12 8JL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, Links Road, BO'NESS, EH51 9AN	4.73 miles	Directions to Tesco
Asda, Dock Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8TY	6.54 miles	Directions to Asda
Iceland, York Square, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8BB	6.70 miles	Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FALKIRK, FK2 0PZ	8.35 miles	Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Falkirk Road, LINLITHGOW, EH49 7PE	8.79 miles	Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KY12 8JL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE	9.11 miles	Directions to Halbeath Road
Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU	10.36 miles	Directions to Ferrymuir Retail Park
Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU	11.05 miles	Directions to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall
Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS	11.21 miles	Directions to Springkerse Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KY12 8JL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP	5.18 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP
McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW	6.53 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW
McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA	6.74 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ	7.86 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ

KFC Restaurants near KY12 8JL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS	6.73 miles	Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road
KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP	6.84 miles	Directions to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road
KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX	9.37 miles	Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park
KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU	12.03 miles	Directions to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road
KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ	12.79 miles	Directions to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park