KY2 6HE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6HE) 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 KY2.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY2 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HE.
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 KY2 6HE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KIRKCALDY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY2 6HE postcode have the street address of Dunearn Crescent
It is situated within the post town of KIRKCALDY within the old postal county of Fife.
KY2 6HE is within Kirkcaldy.
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Map Coordinates for KY2 6HE
| Latitude | 56.1240607792 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.19057212835 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY2 6HE
| 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 59 St Andrews Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KY2 6HE
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | E 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 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 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | 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 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY2 6HE Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY2 6HE
| Average Mbps | 83.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 57.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
KY2 6HE has an average download speed of 83.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
721 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
57% of postcodes (671,261) have slower broadband speeds.
43% of postcodes (512,659) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY2 6HE
| Average Mbps | 19.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 115.000 |
KY2 6HE 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.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY2 6HE Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Pathhead Primary School
Address: Pathhead Primary School, Cairns Street West, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2JA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01592 583450
Kirkcaldy North Primary School
Address: Kirkcaldy North Primary School, Nile Street, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01592 583431
Dunnikier Primary School
Address: Dunnikier Primary School, Balsusney Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5LH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01592 583425
Valley Primary School
Address: Valley Primary School, Valley Gardens, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6BL
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01592 583467
Strathallan Primary School
Address: Strathallan Primary School, Strathallan Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5YP
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01592 412360
Fair Isle Primary School
Address: Fair Isle Primary School, Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6EG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01592 583428
Torbain Primary School
Address: Torbain Primary School, Blairmore Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6NP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01592 583466
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kirkcaldy High School
Address: Kirkcaldy High School, Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3LR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01592 583405
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY2 6HE
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 8.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 10.98 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY2 6HE
BENNOCHY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65 BENNOCHY ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5RB
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 263332
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: VICTORIA HOSPITAL, HAYFIELD ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5AH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226440
DRS MCKENNA, MURPHY & MCCALLUM
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642902
DRS DIXON, DUGGAN, EGERTON, MACKERNAN, MCCRICKARD
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 642178
DRS FORDYCE, LEMPKE & PARISH
Address: KIRKCALDY HEALTH CENTRE, WHYTEMAN'S BRAE, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2NA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 641203
ST BRYCEDALE SURGERY
Address: ST BRYCEDALE ROAD, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1ER
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 640800
Transport Links near KY2 6HE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY2 6HE
- Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy station, off Abottshall Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YLDistance: 1.79 milesDriving Time: 4.97 minutes - Cardenden
Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BPDistance: 4.28 milesDriving Time: 7.33 minutes - Kinghorn
Kinghorn station, Station Brae, Kinghorn, Fife, KY3 9RADistance: 4.97 milesDriving Time: 11.53 minutes - Glenrothes with Thornton
Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AEDistance: 5.81 milesDriving Time: 8.84 minutes - Lochgelly
Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EPDistance: 6.20 milesDriving Time: 9.72 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY2 6HE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY2 6HE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY2 6HE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Neale Hanvey |
| Political Party | Alba Party |
What Council is the KY2 6HE 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 KY2 6HE 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 KY2 6HE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 1.37 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Ferrard Road, KIRKCALDY, KY2 5RY | 1.75 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Aldi |
| Iceland, Esplanade, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1RF | 2.76 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Iceland |
| Asda, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NU | 2.97 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Asda |
| Aldi, McKenzie Street, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2DJ | 3.01 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY2 6HE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 5.11 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 8.78 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Halbeath Road |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 11.30 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Kinross Service Area |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 11.85 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 0.85 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 1.92 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 4.47 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 5.20 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 0.85 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 8.57 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 11.48 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 11.60 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 11.77 miles | Directions from KY2 6HE to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |