KY8 5SJ Postcode in Baintown

KY8 5SJ 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 (5SJ) 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 5.
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 KY8 5SJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KY8 5SJ is within the hamlet of Baintown.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude	56.2215201295
Longitude	-3.04470859573

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Leven	2.57	SE	133.09
Methil	2.61	SSE	158.46
Buckhaven	3.52	S	173.32
Markinch	3.74	WSW	248.88
Ladybank	4.73	NW	320.69
Falkland	6.59	WNW	288.79
Cupar	6.89	N	10.60
Kirkcaldy	8.99	SSW	210.60
Pittenweem	12.15	E	92.61
Kinross	14.56	W	265.67
Newport-on-Tay	15.64	NNE	14.63

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Pratis

Tue 5th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Mist	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	13.00%	SW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	S 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SW 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Mist	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	12.00%	SW 2 mph

Wed 6th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	SW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	SSW 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	7.00%	S 4 mph

Thu 7th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	S 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	S 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	17.100
Median Mbps	17.000
Maximum Mbps	33.300

KY8 5SJ has an average download speed of 17.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

335 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

3% of postcodes (29,695) have slower broadband speeds.

97% of postcodes (1,154,611) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	2.600
Median Mbps	1.600
Maximum Mbps	6.480

KY8 5SJ has an average upload speed of 2.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

936 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

3% of postcodes (39,012) have slower upload speeds.

97% of postcodes (1,144,693) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Kennoway Primary & Community School

Address: Kennoway Primary & Community School, Langside Crescent, Kennoway, LEVEN, KY8 5JR

Distance: 0.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01334 659420

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)

Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW

Distance: 5.15 miles

Contact: :

FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN

Distance: 5.18 miles

Contact: :

4648 KIRKCALDY

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

Distance: 6.98 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)

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

Distance: 8.86 miles

Contact: :

QUERIDO CONSULTANCY

Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ

Distance: 11.97 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)

Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR

Distance: 12.49 miles

Contact: :

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

Nearest GP Surgeries

KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: JORDAN LANE, KENNOWAY, LEVEN, KY8 5JZ

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 350241

SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, LEVEN, KY8 4ET

Distance: 2.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 432588

AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: AJAX WAY, METHIL, LEVEN, KY8 3RS

Distance: 2.90 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 426083

MUIREDGE SURGERY

Address: MERLIN CRESCENT, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HJ

Distance: 3.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 713299

METHILHAVEN SURGERY

Address: WELLESLEY UNIT, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HU

Distance: 3.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 426913

MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER

Distance: 3.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 610640

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

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: 3.60 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: 5.08 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: 4.68 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: 6.74 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M90 J5

Distance: 17.43 miles

Driving Time: 22.28 minutes

M90 J7

Distance: 18.39 miles

Driving Time: 22.08 minutes

M90 J6

Distance: 19.66 miles

Driving Time: 23.36 minutes

M90 J4

Distance: 19.95 miles

Driving Time: 24.71 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	North East Fife
Member or Parliament	Wendy Chamberlain
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.

Libraries & Archives - OnFife

Local Postcodes

KY8 5SY KY8 5SL KY8 5SW Law View Gardens KY8 5FE Swardie Lane

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KY8 5SJ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW	2.98 miles	Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LQ	4.08 miles	Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, High Street, LEVEN, KY8 4LZ	4.17 miles	Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mitchell Street, LEVEN, KY8 4HJ	4.19 miles	Directions to Lidl
Aldi, South Road, CUPAR, KY15 5JE	10.55 miles	Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KY8 5SJ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW	5.12 miles	Directions to Glenrothes North Street,
Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE	6.68 miles	Directions to Unit 8
Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ	15.23 miles	Directions to Kinross Service Area
Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE	16.91 miles	Directions to Halbeath Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KY8 5SJ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT	2.46 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT
McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH	4.63 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH
McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF	4.74 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF
McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG	7.10 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG

KFC Restaurants near KY8 5SJ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL	8.42 miles	Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park
KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX	16.79 miles	Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park
KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ	17.95 miles	Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park
KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD	18.66 miles	Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road
KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS	18.76 miles	Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park