KY16 8SS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8SS) 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 KY16.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY16 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SS.
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 KY16 8SS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ST ANDREWS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY16 8SS postcode have the street address of The Square
It is situated within the post town of ST. ANDREWS within the old postal county of Fife.
KY16 8SS is within the village of Kingsbarns.
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Map Coordinates for KY16 8SS
| Latitude | 56.2993436882 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.65854097326 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY16 8SS
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 371 St Andrews and East Fife | 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 KY16 8SS
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 31.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 47.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | NNE 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 65.00% | N 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 65.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 58.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | W 13 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 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 35.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | E 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 13 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 5.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 22.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY16 8SS Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY16 8SS
| Average Mbps | 53.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.200 |
KY16 8SS has an average download speed of 53.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,514 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
31% of postcodes (369,234) have slower broadband speeds.
69% of postcodes (813,893) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY16 8SS
| Average Mbps | 13.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KY16 8SS has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY16 8SS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Crail Primary School
Address: Crail Primary School, Backdykes, Crail, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 3UW
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: 01334 659457
Kingsbarns Primary School
Address: Kingsbarns Primary School, 8 Main Street, Kingsbarns, ST ANDREWS, KY16 8SZ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01334 659422
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY16 8SS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 6.05 miles
Contact: :
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 6.63 miles
Contact: :
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 15.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 16.34 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 16.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 16.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY16 8SS
ANSTRUTHER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SKEITH HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIL ROAD, CELLARDYKE, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 3FF
Distance: 5.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 310352
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226413
BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 477477
PIPELAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 476840
COAST HEALTH
Address: PITTENWEEM SURGERY, 2 ROUTINE ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 2LG
Distance: 6.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 311307
PITCAIRN PRACTICE LEUCHARS & BALMULLO
Address: BALMULLO SURGERY, 1 PITCAIRN DRIVE, BALMULLO, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 0DZ
Distance: 11.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 839210
Transport Links near KY16 8SS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY16 8SS
- Leuchars (for St. Andrews)
Leuchars (for St Andrews) station, Station Road, Leuchars, Fife, KY16 0AADistance: 12.33 milesDriving Time: 18.82 minutes - Cupar
Cupar station, Station Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HXDistance: 17.16 milesDriving Time: 21.20 minutes - Monifieth
Monifieth station, off Union Street, Monifieth, Angus, DD5 4NNDistance: 26.11 milesDriving Time: 40.65 minutes - Barry Links
Barry Links station, Station Road, Carnoustie, Angus, DD11 1PRDistance: 31.00 milesDriving Time: 45.46 minutes - Golf Street
Golf Street station, Taymouth Street, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7JGDistance: 31.70 milesDriving Time: 46.36 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY16 8SS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY16 8SS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY16 8SS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North East Fife Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Wendy Chamberlain |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KY16 8SS 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 KY16 8SS 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 KY16 8SS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KY16 8SS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 13.44 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to Unit 8 |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 16.43 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 18.07 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB | 14.83 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB |
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 15.01 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT | 15.96 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT |
| McDonald's, Reform Street, DUNDEE, DD1 1SG | 16.32 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to McDonald's, Reform Street, DUNDEE, DD1 1SG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 15.16 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 17.40 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 18.72 miles | Directions from KY16 8SS to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |