KY16 8SJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8SJ) 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 KY16.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY16 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SJ.
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 KY16 8SJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY16 8SJ postcode have the street address of Ruthven Place
KY16 8SJ is within the town of ST. ANDREWS.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.3293035055 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.81470978931 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupar | 7.60 | W | 264.92 |
| Tayport | 8.48 | NNW | 342.89 |
| Anstruther | 8.54 | SSE | 147.81 |
| Crail | 8.65 | SE | 123.76 |
| Monifieth | 10.64 | N | 359.72 |
| Dundee | 10.82 | NW | 325.79 |
| Leven | 11.56 | SW | 217.17 |
| Ladybank | 12.44 | WSW | 252.31 |
| Carnoustie | 12.58 | NNE | 18.72 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for St Andrews
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 60.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 88.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 85.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 94.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 40.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 38.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 23.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 37.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
KY16 8SJ has an average download speed of 37.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,035 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
13% of postcodes (150,719) have slower broadband speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,032,887) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 8.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KY16 8SJ has an average upload speed of 8.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,614 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (193,621) have slower upload speeds.
83% of postcodes (986,406) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Lawhead Primary School
Address: Lawhead Primary School, Strathkinness Low Road, St Andrews, KY16 9NG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01334 659426
Greyfriars RC Primary School
Address: Greyfriars RC Primary School, Kilrymont Road, St Andrews, KY16 8DF
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01334 659418
Canongate Primary School
Address: Canongate Primary School, Maynard Road, St Andrews, KY16 8RX
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01334 659452
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 8.63 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 10.86 miles
Contact: :
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 10.91 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 10.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 11.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226413
BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 477477
PIPELAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 476840
PITCAIRN PRACTICE LEUCHARS & BALMULLO
Address: BALMULLO SURGERY, 1 PITCAIRN DRIVE, BALMULLO, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 0DZ
Distance: 5.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 839210
BANK STREET MEDICAL GROUP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, BANK STREET, CUPAR, FIFE, KY15 4JN
Distance: 7.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 651201
EDEN VILLA PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, BANK STREET, CUPAR, KY15 4JG
Distance: 7.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 651223
Transport Links
Train Stations
Leuchars (for St. Andrews)
Address: Leuchars (for St Andrews) station, Station Road, Leuchars, Fife, KY16 0AA
Postcode: KY16 0AA
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.38 miles
Cupar
Address: Cupar station, Station Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HX
Postcode: KY15 5HX
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.48 miles
Springfield
Address: Springfield station, Station Road, Springfield, Fife, KY15 5QY
Postcode: KY15 5QY
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.42 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | North East Fife |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Wendy Chamberlain |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Largo Road, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8PJ | 0.48 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Tom Stewart Lane, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8YB | 0.73 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Campfield Square, Broughty Ferry, DUNDEE, DD5 2PU | 16.32 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Tesco, High Street, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4TP | 16.87 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Tom Johnston Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8XD | 17.26 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 7.46 miles | Directions to Unit 8 |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 11.01 miles | Directions to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 12.65 miles | Directions to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 16.41 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Reform Street, DUNDEE, DD1 1SG | 10.86 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Reform Street, DUNDEE, DD1 1SG |
| McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT | 11.04 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT |
| McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB | 11.24 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB |
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 11.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 10.65 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 13.14 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 17.08 miles | Directions to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 19.93 miles | Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 28.94 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |