KY7 6LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6LQ) 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 KY7.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY7 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
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 KY7 6LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY7 6LQ postcode have the street address of East End.
KY7 6LQ is within the village of Star.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.2178414819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.09703193014 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markinch | 1.83 | SW | 233.33 |
| Glenrothes | 3.27 | WSW | 241.30 |
| Methil | 3.68 | SE | 126.10 |
| Ladybank | 4.03 | NNW | 345.85 |
| Leven | 4.18 | ESE | 111.06 |
| Falkland | 4.84 | WNW | 299.34 |
| Auchtermuchty | 7.33 | NW | 314.58 |
| Cupar | 7.76 | NNE | 24.98 |
| Kirkcaldy | 7.91 | SSW | 198.87 |
| Kinross | 12.53 | W | 266.09 |
| Pittenweem | 14.15 | E | 91.16 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Markinch
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 38.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 45.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 46.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 40.00% | W 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 11.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | W 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | W 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 27.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 27.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 44.370 |
KY7 6LQ has an average download speed of 27 Megabits per second (Mbps).
567 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
6% of postcodes (70,351) have slower broadband speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,113,723) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 4.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.230 |
KY7 6LQ has an average upload speed of 4.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,460 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (71,253) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,110,928) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Star Primary School
Address: Star Primary School, Star, Near Markinch, GLENROTHES, KY7 6LB
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01592 583463
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 7.80 miles
Contact: :
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 13.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 14.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 610640
KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: JORDAN LANE, KENNOWAY, LEVEN, KY8 5JZ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 350241
NORTH GLEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HUNTSMAN'S COURT, GLENROTHES, GLENROTHES, KY7 6SX
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 620062
COS LANE SURGERY
Address: COS LANE, GLENROTHES, KY7 4AQ
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 752100
ROTHES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PITTEUCHAR HEALTH CENTRE, GLAMIS CENTRE, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 4RH
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 771177
MUIREDGE SURGERY
Address: MERLIN CRESCENT, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HJ
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 713299
Transport Links
Train Stations
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: 1.74 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.98 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: 4.22 miles
Springfield
Address: Springfield station, Station Road, Springfield, Fife, KY15 5QY
Postcode: KY15 5QY
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.60 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: 7.64 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 | 4.52 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Queensgate, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QB | 5.05 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, North Street, GLENROTHES, KY7 5PP | 5.16 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW | 5.17 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Falkland Gate, GLENROTHES, KY7 5NS | 5.23 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 3.17 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 7.59 miles | Directions to Unit 8 |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 13.21 miles | Directions to Kinross Service Area |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 15.15 miles | Directions to Halbeath Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 2.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 2.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 3.97 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 6.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 6.93 miles | Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 15.05 miles | Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 18.11 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, Dunkeld Road, PERTH, PH1 5RG | 18.14 miles | Directions to KFC Perth - Dunkeld Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 18.41 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |