KY12 8XL 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 (8XL) 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 XL.
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 8XL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SALINE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY12 8XL postcode have the street address of Greycraigs.
It is situated within the post town of DUNFERMLINE within the old postal county of Fife.
KY12 8XL is within Cairneyhill.
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Map Coordinates for KY12 8XL
| Latitude | 56.063000811 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.53516324246 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY12 8XL
| 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 65 Falkirk & Linlithgow | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for KY12 8XL
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | E 7 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 45.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 33.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 40.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 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 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY12 8XL Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY12 8XL
| Average Mbps | 35.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 62.620 |
KY12 8XL has an average download speed of 35.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
908 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (134,270) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,049,463) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY12 8XL
| Average Mbps | 5.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 12.170 |
KY12 8XL has an average upload speed of 5.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,212 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (96,125) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,085,304) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY12 8XL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Crossford Primary School
Address: Crossford Primary School, Dean Drive, Crossford, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8PE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01383 602451
Cairneyhill Primary & Community School
Address: Cairneyhill Primary & Community School, Northbank Road, Cairneyhill, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8RN
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01383 602445
Torryburn Primary School
Address: Torryburn Primary School, Main Street, Newmills, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8SU
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01383 602437
Inzievar Primary School
Address: Inzievar Primary School, Oakley Campus, Station Road, OAKLEY - DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9RJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01383 602417
Holy Name RC Primary School
Address: Holy Name RC Primary School, Oakley Campus, Station Road, OAKLEY - DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9RJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01383 602415
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY12 8XL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 10.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 11.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)
Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR
Distance: 12.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY12 8XL
OAKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: OAKLEY HEALTH CENTRE, WARDLAW WAY, OAKLEY, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 9QH
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 850212
CHARLESTOWN SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MAIN ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3ED
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 872201
VALLEYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHAPEL STREET, HIGH VALLEYFIELD, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 8SJ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 880511
NETHERTOWN SURGERY
Address: ELLIOT STREET, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4TF
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 623516
MILLHILL SURGERY
Address: 87 WOODMILL STREET, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4JW
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 621222
HOSPITAL HILL SURGERY
Address: 7 IZATT AVENUE, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3BA
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 731721
Transport Links near KY12 8XL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY12 8XL
- Dunfermline Town
Dunfermline Town station, Comely Park, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7HTDistance: 4.14 milesDriving Time: 8.07 minutes - Dunfermline Queen Margaret
Dunfermline Queen Margaret station, Hill of St Margaret, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0GBDistance: 5.42 milesDriving Time: 11.13 minutes - Rosyth
Rosyth station, Queensferry Road, Rosyth, Fife, KY11 2JFDistance: 6.74 milesDriving Time: 10.32 minutes - Inverkeithing
Inverkeithing station, off Chapel Street, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1NJDistance: 7.37 milesDriving Time: 11.64 minutes - Linlithgow
Linlithgow station, Station Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7DHDistance: 18.01 milesDriving Time: 23.75 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY12 8XL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY12 8XL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY12 8XL 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 8XL 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 8XL 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 8XL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Winterthur Lane, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 7BD | 4.56 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Tesco |
| Asda, St. Leonards Street, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3AY | 5.26 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Asda |
| Aldi, Halbeath Road, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 7QY | 5.84 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Aldi |
| Iceland, Halbeath Road, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 7QY | 5.84 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Iceland |
| Tesco, Links Road, BO'NESS, EH51 9AN | 6.58 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY12 8XL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 5.15 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Halbeath Road |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 7.52 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 10.31 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Edinburgh Airport |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 10.75 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to Kinross Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 5.03 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ | 5.03 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ |
| McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 5.40 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX |
| McDonald's, Builyeon Road, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9YJ | 7.36 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to McDonald's, Builyeon Road, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9YJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 5.40 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 10.02 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 10.41 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 12.54 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 13.00 miles | Directions from KY12 8XL to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |