KY12 8EL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8EL) 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 KY12.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.
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 KY12 8EL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SALINE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of DUNFERMLINE within the old postal county of Fife.
KY12 8EL is within Blairhall.
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KY12 8EL: Points of Interest
Balgownie Mains Farm
Balgownie Mains Farm is an establishment focused on farming or cultivating produce located at Farmhouse Culross Dunfermline Fife, KY12 8EL.
Map Coordinates for KY12 8EL
| Latitude | 56.0852093007 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.63486802621 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY12 8EL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 366 Stirling and Ochil Hills West | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the 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 65 Falkirk & Linlithgow | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for KY12 8EL
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 40.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 86.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 43.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY12 8EL Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY12 8EL
| Average Mbps | 3.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.690 |
KY12 8EL has an average download speed of 3.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
164 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (2,846) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,181,631) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY12 8EL
| Average Mbps | 0.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 0.870 |
KY12 8EL has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY12 8EL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Inzievar Primary School
Address: Inzievar Primary School, Oakley Campus, Station Road, OAKLEY - DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9RJ
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: 01383 602417
Holy Name RC Primary School
Address: Holy Name RC Primary School, Oakley Campus, Station Road, OAKLEY - DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9RJ
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: 01383 602415
St Serf's R C Primary School
Address: St Serf's R C Primary School, Preston Street, High Valleyfield, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8SE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01383 602436
Culross Primary School
Address: Culross Primary School, Low Causeway, Culross, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8HL
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01383 602453
Blairhall Primary School
Address: Blairhall Primary School, Rintoul Avenue, Blairhall, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9HG
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01383 602444
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY12 8EL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 6.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 6.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 8.31 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 8.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 11.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 11.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY12 8EL
VALLEYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHAPEL STREET, HIGH VALLEYFIELD, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 8SJ
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 880511
OAKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: OAKLEY HEALTH CENTRE, WARDLAW WAY, OAKLEY, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9QH
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 850212
CLACKMANNAN & KINCARDINE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MAIN STREET, CLACKMANNAN, FK10 4JA
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 723725
FORTHVIEW PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, DEAN ROAD, BO'NESS, WEST LOTHIAN, EH51 0DQ
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 822466
THE RICHMOND PRACTICE
Address: RICHMOND TERRACE, BO'NESS, EH51 0DQ
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 822665
KINGLASS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KINGLASS CENTRE, GAUZE ROAD, BO'NESS, WEST LOTHIAN, EH51 9UE
Distance: 5.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 822556
Transport Links near KY12 8EL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY12 8EL
- Alloa
Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BADistance: 7.58 milesDriving Time: 10.36 minutes - Dunfermline Town
Dunfermline Town station, Comely Park, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7HTDistance: 9.22 milesDriving Time: 13.50 minutes - Falkirk Grahamston
Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZDistance: 11.91 milesDriving Time: 16.15 minutes - Polmont
Polmont station, Station Road, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0UPDistance: 13.74 milesDriving Time: 16.38 minutes - Linlithgow
Linlithgow station, Station Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7DHDistance: 17.27 milesDriving Time: 21.12 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY12 8EL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY12 8EL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY12 8EL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dunfermline and West Fife Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Douglas Chapman |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KY12 8EL 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 KY12 8EL 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 KY12 8EL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Links Road, BO'NESS, EH51 9AN | 7.80 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Tesco |
| Asda, Dock Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8TY | 9.01 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Asda |
| Iceland, York Square, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8BB | 9.18 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Iceland |
| Aldi, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FALKIRK, FK2 0PZ | 11.38 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Falkirk Road, LINLITHGOW, EH49 7PE | 12.10 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY12 8EL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 8.84 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Halbeath Road |
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 10.73 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 11.06 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 11.37 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to Kinross Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 5.78 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP | 6.66 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP |
| McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 7.91 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW |
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 8.70 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 5.89 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 8.18 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 9.15 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 11.58 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 14.71 miles | Directions from KY12 8EL to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |