KY3 9YN Postcode in Kinghorn

Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

KY3 9YN is the Postcode in Birch Avenue

KY3 9YN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9YN) 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 KY3.
Postal Sector. In our case KY3 9.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case YN.

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 KY3 9YN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the KY3 9YN postcode have the street address of Birch Avenue.

KY3 9YN is within the town of Kinghorn.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude	56.0729467172
Longitude	-3.18371001052

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Kinghorn	0.39	SE	132.45
Burntisland	2.18	WSW	243.96
Kirkcaldy	2.65	NNE	16.96
Lochgelly	6.26	NW	308.64
Cowdenbeath	6.77	WNW	293.47
Glenrothes	8.46	N	3.13
Buckhaven	8.90	NE	40.29
Musselburgh	10.40	SSE	150.02
Queensferry	10.47	SW	235.19
Dunfermline	10.86	W	269.43

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Kinghorn

Fri 15th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	WSW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	WSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	56.00%	WSW 18 mph

Sat 16th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	62.00%	W 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	1.00%	WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	4.00%	WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	6.00%	W 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	3.00%	W 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	1.00%	W 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	W 13 mph

Sun 17th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	0.00%	W 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	0.00%	W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	0.00%	W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	0.00%	W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	4.00%	W 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	11.00%	W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	18.00%	WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	48.00%	NW 4 mph

Mon 18th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	13.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	16.00%	NW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	16.00%	NW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	19.00%	NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	20.00%	N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	50.00%	N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	49.00%	N 11 mph

Tue 19th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	23.00%	N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	19.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	7.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	6.00%	NW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	8.00%	NNW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	2.00%	NW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	2.00%	NW 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	166.700
Median Mbps	80.000
Maximum Mbps	1000.000

KY3 9YN has an average download speed of 166.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

195 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

94% of postcodes (1,111,181) have slower broadband speeds.

6% of postcodes (73,265) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	28.600
Median Mbps	20.000
Maximum Mbps	115.000

KY3 9YN has an average upload speed of 28.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

184 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

98% of postcodes (1,161,152) have slower upload speeds.

2% of postcodes (23,305) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Kinghorn Primary School

Address: Kinghorn Primary School, Baliol Street, Kinghorn, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9UD

Distance: 0.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01592 583429

Burntisland Primary School

Address: Burntisland Primary School, Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland, KY3 0LJ

Distance: 1.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01592 583414

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)

Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR

Distance: 2.75 miles

Contact: :

4648 KIRKCALDY

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU

Distance: 4.80 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)

Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA

Distance: 8.13 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)

Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN

Distance: 8.20 miles

Contact: :

JOHN TROTTER

Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE

Distance: 8.29 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)

Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA

Distance: 8.41 miles

Contact: :

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

Nearest GP Surgeries

KINGHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: ROSSLAND PLACE, KINGHORN, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9RT

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 890217

BURNTISLAND MEDICAL GROUP

Address: BURNTISLAND HEALTH CENTRE, 74 SOMERVILLE STREET, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9DF

Distance: 2.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 872761

THE LINKS PRACTICE

Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 74 SOMERVILLE STREET, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9DF

Distance: 2.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 873321

NICOL STREET SURGERY

Address: 48 NICOL STREET, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1PH

Distance: 2.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 642969

ST BRYCEDALE SURGERY

Address: ST BRYCEDALE ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1ER

Distance: 2.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 640800

BENNOCHY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 65 BENNOCHY ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5RB

Distance: 3.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 263332

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Transport Links

Train Stations

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 five minutes drive

Distance: 0.45 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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.78 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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.20 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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.68 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 fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.37 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: 5.59 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: 6.59 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: 6.72 miles

Dalgety Bay

Address: Dalgety Bay station, Main Street, Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9HZ

Postcode: KY11 9HZ

Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.41 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M90 J2A

Distance: 9.68 miles

Driving Time: 11.07 minutes

M90 J3

Distance: 10.56 miles

Driving Time: 12.20 minutes

M90 J1

Distance: 11.27 miles

Driving Time: 14.18 minutes

M90 J4

Distance: 11.53 miles

Driving Time: 15.77 minutes

M90 J2

Distance: 12.12 miles

Driving Time: 15.07 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Member or Parliament	Melanie Ward
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.

Libraries & Archives - OnFife

Local Postcodes

KY3 9YG KY3 9XH Kilcruik Road KY3 9YS Oak Street KY3 9YT Red Path Brae KY3 9YR Rowan Wynd KY3 9YL Willow Crescent

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KY3 9YN
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, Esplanade, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1SL	3.08 miles	Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, Esplanade, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1RF	4.01 miles	Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Ferrard Road, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5RY	4.57 miles	Directions to Aldi
Aldi, McKenzie Street, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2DJ	6.57 miles	Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL	6.99 miles	Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KY3 9YN
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB	8.33 miles	Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station
89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER	8.37 miles	Directions to 89/90 Princes St
Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE	8.56 miles	Directions to Halbeath Road
Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW	8.59 miles	Directions to Glenrothes North Street,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KY3 9YN
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL	4.34 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL
McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG	4.53 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG
McDonald's, Craigentinny Avenue North, EDINBURGH, EH6 7LJ	7.51 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Craigentinny Avenue North, EDINBURGH, EH6 7LJ
McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH	7.77 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH

KFC Restaurants near KY3 9YN
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL	4.34 miles	Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park
KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS	7.95 miles	Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park
KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN	8.22 miles	Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park
KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX	8.24 miles	Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park
KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU	8.25 miles	Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street