KY1 4RU 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 (4RU) 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 RU.
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 4RU 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 4RU postcode have the street address of Main Street
It is situated within the post town of KIRKCALDY within the old postal county of Fife.
KY1 4RU is within East Wemyss.
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Map Coordinates for KY1 4RU
| Latitude | 56.1593292861 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.0633065608 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY1 4RU
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Weather Forecast for KY1 4RU
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY1 4RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY1 4RU
| Average Mbps | 189.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KY1 4RU has an average download speed of 189.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
92 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
96% of postcodes (1,141,641) have slower broadband speeds.
4% of postcodes (42,908) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY1 4RU
| Average Mbps | 19.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KY1 4RU has an average upload speed of 19.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,728 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
93% of postcodes (1,097,171) have slower upload speeds.
7% of postcodes (84,742) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY1 4RU
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 5.01 miles
Contact: :
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 13.21 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 14.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY1 4RU
MUIREDGE SURGERY
Address: MERLIN CRESCENT, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HJ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 713299
METHILHAVEN SURGERY
Address: WELLESLEY UNIT, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HU
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426913
AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: AJAX WAY, METHIL, LEVEN, KY8 3RS
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426083
KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: JORDAN LANE, KENNOWAY, LEVEN, KY8 5JZ
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 350241
SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, LEVEN, KY8 4ET
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 432588
MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 610640
Transport Links near KY1 4RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY1 4RU
- Glenrothes with Thornton
Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AEDistance: 6.16 milesDriving Time: 10.96 minutes - Markinch
Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DHDistance: 6.57 milesDriving Time: 10.44 minutes - Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy station, off Abottshall Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YLDistance: 6.60 milesDriving Time: 13.36 minutes - Kinghorn
Kinghorn station, Station Brae, Kinghorn, Fife, KY3 9RADistance: 8.44 milesDriving Time: 18.96 minutes - Cardenden
Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BPDistance: 10.34 milesDriving Time: 16.83 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY1 4RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY1 4RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY1 4RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Glenrothes Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Peter Grant |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KY1 4RU 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 4RU 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 4RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW | 5.02 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LQ | 5.30 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, LEVEN, KY8 4LZ | 5.56 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mitchell Street, LEVEN, KY8 4HJ | 5.81 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Lidl |
| Asda, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NU | 5.90 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY1 4RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 4.89 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 11.03 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Unit 8 |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 14.22 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Halbeath Road |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 14.92 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to Kinross Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 3.40 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 3.51 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 3.55 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 4.56 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 5.50 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 14.03 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 14.43 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 15.04 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 15.09 miles | Directions from KY1 4RU to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |