KY1 4DY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4DY) 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 KY1.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY1 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DY.
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 KY1 4DY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KIRKCALDY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY1 4DY postcode have the street address of Strathore Road
It is situated within the post town of KIRKCALDY within the old postal county of Fife.
KY1 4DY is within Thornton.
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Map Coordinates for KY1 4DY
| Latitude | 56.1648608912 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.15091585044 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY1 4DY
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 367 Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes South | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 59 St Andrews Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KY1 4DY
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 30.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY1 4DY Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY1 4DY
| Average Mbps | 108.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KY1 4DY has an average download speed of 108.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
724 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
72% of postcodes (858,220) have slower broadband speeds.
27% of postcodes (325,697) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY1 4DY
| Average Mbps | 14.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KY1 4DY has an average upload speed of 14.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,677 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
60% of postcodes (711,210) have slower upload speeds.
39% of postcodes (461,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY1 4DY Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Thornton Primary School
Address: Thornton Primary School, Station Road, Thornton, KIRKCALDY, KY1 4AY
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01592 583465
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY1 4DY
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 11.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 13.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY1 4DY
ROTHES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PITTEUCHAR HEALTH CENTRE, GLAMIS CENTRE, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 4RH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 771177
COS LANE SURGERY
Address: COS LANE, GLENROTHES, KY7 4AQ
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 752100
DRS MCKENNA, MURPHY & MCCALLUM
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642902
DRS DIXON, DUGGAN, EGERTON, MACKERNAN, MCCRICKARD
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642178
DRS FORDYCE, LEMPKE & PARISH
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 641203
MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 610640
Transport Links near KY1 4DY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY1 4DY
- Glenrothes with Thornton
Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AEDistance: 0.45 milesDriving Time: 1.45 minutes - Markinch
Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DHDistance: 4.69 milesDriving Time: 7.16 minutes - Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy station, off Abottshall Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YLDistance: 4.84 milesDriving Time: 9.49 minutes - Cardenden
Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BPDistance: 5.85 milesDriving Time: 9.05 minutes - Lochgelly
Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EPDistance: 9.30 milesDriving Time: 11.76 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY1 4DY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY1 4DY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY1 4DY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Glenrothes Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Peter Grant |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KY1 4DY Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Fife Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Fife at the following link Fife.How much is the Council Tax?
Fife Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Fife charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the KY1 4DY Postcode 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 the KY1 4DY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NU | 2.75 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Asda |
| Aldi, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 3.67 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Aldi |
| Iceland, Falkland Gate, GLENROTHES, KY7 5NS | 3.75 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Iceland |
| Iceland, North Street, GLENROTHES, KY7 5PP | 3.84 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Iceland |
| Asda, Queensgate, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QB | 4.03 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY1 4DY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 2.36 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 11.37 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Halbeath Road |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 11.57 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Kinross Service Area |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 11.79 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to Unit 8 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 1.31 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 2.08 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 2.28 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 2.77 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 2.77 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 11.22 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 14.27 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 14.67 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 14.67 miles | Directions from KY1 4DY to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |