KY12 8ZS 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 (8ZS) 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 ZS.
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 8ZS 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 8ZS postcode have the street address of Waulkmill Steading.
It is situated within the post town of DUNFERMLINE within the old postal county of Fife.
KY12 8ZS is within Charlestown.
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Map Coordinates for KY12 8ZS
| Latitude | 56.0446395536 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.51141226234 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY12 8ZS
| 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 8ZS
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 7.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 31.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 78.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | S 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) | 7.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 33.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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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) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°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 | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY12 8ZS Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY12 8ZS
| Average Mbps | 139.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 160.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
KY12 8ZS has an average download speed of 139.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
382 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
87% of postcodes (1,033,802) have slower broadband speeds.
13% of postcodes (150,457) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY12 8ZS
| Average Mbps | 26.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 30.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
KY12 8ZS has an average upload speed of 26.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
314 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
98% of postcodes (1,157,193) have slower upload speeds.
2% of postcodes (27,134) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY12 8ZS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Limekilns Primary School
Address: Limekilns Primary School, 8 Dunfermline Road, Limekilns, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3JS
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01383 602420
Cairneyhill Primary & Community School
Address: Cairneyhill Primary & Community School, Northbank Road, Cairneyhill, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 8RN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01383 602445
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY12 8ZS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 4.70 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)
Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR
Distance: 10.56 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 11.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 11.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY12 8ZS
CHARLESTOWN SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MAIN ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3ED
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 872201
NETHERTOWN SURGERY
Address: ELLIOT STREET, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4TF
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 623516
HOSPITAL HILL SURGERY
Address: 7 IZATT AVENUE, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3BA
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 731721
MILLHILL SURGERY
Address: 87 WOODMILL STREET, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4JW
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 621222
PRIMROSE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3-5 JUTLAND STREET, ROSYTH, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 2ZL
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 414874
BELLYEOMAN SURGERY
Address: BELLYEOMAN ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 0AE
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 721266
Transport Links near KY12 8ZS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY12 8ZS
- Rosyth
Rosyth station, Queensferry Road, Rosyth, Fife, KY11 2JFDistance: 4.71 milesDriving Time: 7.30 minutes - Dunfermline Town
Dunfermline Town station, Comely Park, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7HTDistance: 4.90 milesDriving Time: 7.49 minutes - Inverkeithing
Inverkeithing station, off Chapel Street, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1NJDistance: 5.33 milesDriving Time: 8.62 minutes - Dunfermline Queen Margaret
Dunfermline Queen Margaret station, Hill of St Margaret, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0GBDistance: 6.18 milesDriving Time: 10.55 minutes - North Queensferry
North Queensferry station, Ferryhill Road, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1JEDistance: 6.20 milesDriving Time: 10.39 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY12 8ZS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY12 8ZS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY12 8ZS 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 8ZS 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 8ZS 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.
Libraries & Archives - OnFifePostcodes near the KY12 8ZS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KY12 8ZS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Winterthur Lane, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 7BD | 4.33 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Tesco |
| Asda, St. Leonards Street, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 3AY | 4.39 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Asda |
| Tesco, Queensferry Road, Rosyth, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 2JF | 5.28 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Tesco |
| Aldi, Halbeath Road, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 7QY | 5.41 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Aldi |
| Iceland, Halbeath Road, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 7QY | 5.41 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY12 8ZS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 4.80 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Halbeath Road |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 5.97 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 8.75 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Edinburgh Airport |
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 11.06 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ | 4.27 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ |
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 4.70 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 4.96 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX |
| McDonald's, Builyeon Road, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9YJ | 5.81 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to McDonald's, Builyeon Road, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9YJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 4.96 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 10.81 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 11.27 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 11.37 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 11.45 miles | Directions from KY12 8ZS to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |