KY2 5RE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5RE) 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 KY2.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY2 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RE.
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 KY2 5RE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY2 5RE postcode have the street address of Ben Ledi Road
KY2 5RE is within the town of KIRKCALDY.
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| Latitude | 56.1176560153 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.18009683859 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkcaldy | 0.85 | SE | 130.68 |
| Kinghorn | 3.35 | S | 177.26 |
| Burntisland | 4.55 | SSW | 207.23 |
| Lochgelly | 5.08 | W | 279.24 |
| Glenrothes | 5.37 | N | 3.60 |
| Leslie | 5.94 | NNW | 347.71 |
| Markinch | 6.09 | NNE | 16.50 |
| Buckhaven | 6.74 | ENE | 56.70 |
| Methil | 7.81 | NE | 52.29 |
| Inverkeithing | 10.38 | SW | 234.45 |
| Kinross | 11.10 | WNW | 303.16 |
| Dunfermline | 11.44 | WSW | 253.75 |
| Musselburgh | 13.11 | SSE | 157.26 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kirkcaldy
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 15.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 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) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 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 10.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 141.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KY2 5RE has an average download speed of 141.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
384 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
88% of postcodes (1,042,128) have slower broadband speeds.
12% of postcodes (142,129) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 12.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KY2 5RE has an average upload speed of 12.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (443,132) have slower upload speeds.
62% of postcodes (731,587) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Kirkcaldy North Primary School
Address: Kirkcaldy North Primary School, Nile Street, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AY
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01592 583431
Dunnikier Primary School
Address: Dunnikier Primary School, Balsusney Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5LH
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01592 583425
Kirkcaldy West Primary School
Address: Kirkcaldy West Primary School, Milton Road, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1TL
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01592 583432
Valley Primary School
Address: Valley Primary School, Valley Gardens, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6BL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01592 583467
Strathallan Primary School
Address: Strathallan Primary School, Strathallan Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5YP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01592 412360
Fair Isle Primary School
Address: Fair Isle Primary School, Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6EG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01592 583428
Torbain Primary School
Address: Torbain Primary School, Blairmore Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6NP
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01592 583466
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kirkcaldy High School
Address: Kirkcaldy High School, Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3LR
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01592 583405
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 5.46 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 9.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 11.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BENNOCHY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65 BENNOCHY ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5RB
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 263332
ST BRYCEDALE SURGERY
Address: ST BRYCEDALE ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1ER
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 640800
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: VICTORIA HOSPITAL, HAYFIELD ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5AH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226440
NICOL STREET SURGERY
Address: 48 NICOL STREET, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1PH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642969
DRS MCKENNA, MURPHY & MCCALLUM
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642902
DRS DIXON, DUGGAN, EGERTON, MACKERNAN, MCCRICKARD
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642178
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 0.64 miles
Kinghorn
Address: Kinghorn station, Station Brae, Kinghorn, Fife, KY3 9RA
Postcode: KY3 9RA
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.35 miles
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.40 miles
Cardenden
Address: Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BP
Postcode: KY5 0BP
Line: Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.54 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.06 miles
Lochgelly
Address: Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EP
Postcode: KY5 9EP
Line: Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.26 miles
Burntisland
Address: Burntisland station, Forth Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DR
Postcode: KY3 9DR
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.66 miles
Aberdour
Address: Aberdour station, Station Place, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SN
Postcode: KY3 0SN
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.37 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: 6.29 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Melanie Ward |
| 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Ferrard Road, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5RY | 0.80 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Esplanade, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1RF | 1.80 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 2.30 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Esplanade, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1SL | 2.49 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, McKenzie Street, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2DJ | 2.58 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 5.51 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 9.03 miles | Directions to Halbeath Road |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 11.42 miles | Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 11.46 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 1.43 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 1.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 4.74 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 5.56 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 1.43 miles | Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 8.80 miles | Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 11.01 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 11.25 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 11.34 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |