KY8 3QA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3QA) 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 KY8.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY8 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QA.
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 KY8 3QA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY8 3QA postcode have the street address of Ward Street
KY8 3QA is within the town of Buckhaven.
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| Latitude | 56.1789214403 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.02876296334 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhaven | 0.59 | SSW | 200.42 |
| Methil | 0.63 | NNE | 33.16 |
| Leven | 1.74 | NE | 46.60 |
| Markinch | 4.40 | WNW | 291.39 |
| Kirkcaldy | 7.07 | SW | 227.31 |
| Ladybank | 7.53 | NNW | 331.36 |
| Falkland | 8.52 | NW | 306.54 |
| Cupar | 9.74 | N | 3.86 |
| Lochgelly | 11.39 | WSW | 252.55 |
| Pittenweem | 11.76 | ENE | 78.24 |
| Cockenzie and Port Seton | 14.64 | SSE | 168.42 |
| North Berwick | 14.64 | SE | 124.55 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Buckhaven
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | W 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 82.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 60.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
KY8 3QA has an average download speed of 82.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
702 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
56% of postcodes (669,169) have slower broadband speeds.
43% of postcodes (514,770) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
KY8 3QA has an average upload speed of 13.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,385 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
46% of postcodes (546,279) have slower upload speeds.
53% of postcodes (626,977) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Aberhill Primary School
Address: Aberhill Primary School, Wellesley Road, Methil, LEVEN, KY8 3AD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01334 659446
Denbeath Primary School
Address: Denbeath Primary School, Wall Street, Buckhaven, LEVEN, KY8 1JG
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01592 583422
Buckhaven Primary School
Address: Buckhaven Primary School, College Street, Buckhaven, LEVEN, KY8 1JZ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01592 583413
Methilhill Primary & Community School
Address: Methilhill Primary & Community School, Sea Road, Methilhill, LEVEN, KY8 2JW
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01592 583447
Nearest Opticians
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 5.46 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 5.60 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 6.90 miles
Contact: :
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 11.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 14.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
METHILHAVEN SURGERY
Address: WELLESLEY UNIT, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HU
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426913
MUIREDGE SURGERY
Address: MERLIN CRESCENT, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HJ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 713299
AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: AJAX WAY, METHIL, LEVEN, KY8 3RS
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426083
SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, LEVEN, KY8 4ET
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 432588
KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: JORDAN LANE, KENNOWAY, LEVEN, KY8 5JZ
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 350241
MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 610640
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: 4.21 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: 4.54 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.05 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW | 2.17 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LQ | 2.25 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, LEVEN, KY8 4LZ | 2.51 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mitchell Street, LEVEN, KY8 4HJ | 2.76 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, South Road, CUPAR, KY15 5JE | 15.09 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 5.60 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 9.50 miles | Directions to Unit 8 |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 15.98 miles | Directions to Halbeath Road |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 16.81 miles | Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 1.51 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 4.43 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 5.21 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 5.39 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 | 7.23 miles | Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 15.80 miles | Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 16.12 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 16.77 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 16.82 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |