Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

KY8 6HY 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 (6HY) 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 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HY.

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 6HY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the KY8 6HY postcode have the street address of Pitcruvie Park

KY8 6HY is within Lundin Links.

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

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Map Coordinates

Latitude	56.2138543566
Longitude	-2.94671098769

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Leven	2.26	WSW	237.17
Methil	3.40	SW	236.12
Markinch	7.31	W	263.65
Cupar	7.72	NNW	341.17
Ladybank	7.97	WNW	301.83
Pittenweem	8.35	E	90.24
Crail	12.69	ENE	75.35
North Berwick	13.93	SE	140.39
Newburgh	14.72	NW	310.25
Newport-on-Tay	15.66	N	0.74

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Leven

Thu 26th Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	SW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	SSW 7 mph

Fri 27th Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	10.00%	SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	10.0°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

Sat 28th Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 11 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%	WSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 13 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 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	2.00%	WSW 16 mph

Sun 29th Dec

Time Period	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 3.0°C)	9.00%	WSW 20 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)	15.00%	WSW 18 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	47.700
Median Mbps	42.000
Maximum Mbps	80.000

KY8 6HY has an average download speed of 47.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,410 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

23% of postcodes (276,940) have slower broadband speeds.

77% of postcodes (906,291) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	9.800
Median Mbps	9.800
Maximum Mbps	20.000

KY8 6HY has an average upload speed of 9.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,753 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

22% of postcodes (265,345) have slower upload speeds.

77% of postcodes (913,543) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Kirkton of Largo Primary School

Address: Kirkton of Largo Primary School, 34 North Feus, Upper Largo, LEVEN, KY8 6ER

Distance: 0.80 miles

School Website

Contact: 01334 659423

Lundin Mill Primary School

Address: Lundin Mill Primary School, Pitcruvie Park, Lundin Links, LEVEN, KY8 6HY

Distance: 0.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01333 320721

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

QUERIDO CONSULTANCY

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

Distance: 8.19 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)

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

Distance: 8.70 miles

Contact: :

FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

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

Distance: 8.73 miles

Contact: :

4648 KIRKCALDY

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

Distance: 9.41 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)

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

Distance: 10.40 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)

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

Distance: 10.86 miles

Contact: :

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

Nearest GP Surgeries

SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 432588

AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 426083

KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 3.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 350241

METHILHAVEN SURGERY

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

Distance: 4.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01333 426913

MUIREDGE SURGERY

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

Distance: 4.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01592 713299

MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 7.18 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

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: 7.51 miles

Springfield

Address: Springfield station, Station Road, Springfield, Fife, KY15 5QY

Postcode: KY15 5QY

Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.92 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: 7.13 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M90 J5

Distance: 21.30 miles

Driving Time: 27.29 minutes

M90 J4

Distance: 23.82 miles

Driving Time: 29.72 minutes

M90 J7

Distance: 24.10 miles

Driving Time: 30.34 minutes

M90 J6

Distance: 24.46 miles

Driving Time: 30.35 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

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Libraries & Archives - OnFife

Local Postcodes

KY8 6AE Crescent Road KY8 6HP Emsdorf Crescent KY8 6AA Emsdorf Road KY8 6HJ Emsdorf Road KY8 6HQ Emsdorf Road KY8 6HL Emsdorf Street KY8 6DE Hillhead Lane KY8 6DB Hillhead Street KY8 6DD Keilburn KY8 6DF Mill Wynd KY8 6HG Woodlands Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KY8 6HY
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, Mitchell Street, LEVEN, KY8 4HJ	3.64 miles	Directions to Lidl
Iceland, High Street, LEVEN, KY8 4LZ	3.88 miles	Directions to Iceland
Sainsburys, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LQ	4.16 miles	Directions to Sainsburys
Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW	4.93 miles	Directions to Aldi
Aldi, South Road, CUPAR, KY15 5JE	11.77 miles	Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KY8 6HY
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE	7.44 miles	Directions to Unit 8
Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW	8.68 miles	Directions to Glenrothes North Street,
Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB	17.29 miles	Directions to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre
Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB	18.64 miles	Directions to Kingsway West Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KY8 6HY
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT	2.49 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT
McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH	7.85 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH
McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF	8.28 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF
McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG	9.35 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG

KFC Restaurants near KY8 6HY
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL	11.13 miles	Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park
KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD	18.35 miles	Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road
KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ	18.68 miles	Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park
KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS	19.55 miles	Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park
KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU	20.28 miles	Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street