KY3 0RQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0RQ) 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 KY3.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY3 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RQ.
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 KY3 0RQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BURNTISLAND DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY3 0RQ postcode have the street address of Whitesands Bay.
It is situated within the post town of BURNTISLAND within the old postal county of Fife.
KY3 0RQ is within Aberdour.
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Map Coordinates for KY3 0RQ
| Latitude | 56.0510563362 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.28539636011 |
Weather Forecast for KY3 0RQ
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | W 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 42.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 42.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 53.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Mon 13th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 36.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 47.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 40.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Drizzle | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 34.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | E 9 mph |
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 44.00% | E 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 42.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 34.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 48.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of KY3 0RQ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Aberdour Primary School
Address: Aberdour Primary School, Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, BURNTISLAND, KY3 0UP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01383 602442
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY3 0RQ
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 6.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 6.89 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 6.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 7.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY3 0RQ
BURNTISLAND MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BURNTISLAND HEALTH CENTRE, 74 SOMERVILLE STREET, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9DF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 872761
THE LINKS PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 74 SOMERVILLE STREET, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9DF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 873321
CROSSGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 MAIN STREET, CROSSGATES, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8DF
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 511398
KINGHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ROSSLAND PLACE, KINGHORN, BURNTISLAND, KY3 9RT
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 890217
INVERKEITHING MEDICAL GROUP
Address: INVERKEITHING MEDICAL CENTRE, 5 FRIARY COURT, INVERKEITHING, FIFE, KY11 1NU
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 413234
COWDENBEATH SURGERY
Address: COWDENBEATH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 173 STENHOUSE STREET, COWDENBEATH, FIFE, KY4 9DH
Distance: 4.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 518500
Transport Links near KY3 0RQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY3 0RQ
- Aberdour
Aberdour station, Station Place, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SNDistance: 0.79 milesDriving Time: 2.89 minutes - Burntisland
Burntisland station, Forth Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DRDistance: 3.48 milesDriving Time: 7.38 minutes - Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay station, Main Street, Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9HZDistance: 3.71 milesDriving Time: 7.95 minutes - Inverkeithing
Inverkeithing station, off Chapel Street, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1NJDistance: 5.03 milesDriving Time: 9.56 minutes - Kinghorn
Kinghorn station, Station Brae, Kinghorn, Fife, KY3 9RADistance: 5.77 milesDriving Time: 12.01 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY3 0RQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY3 0RQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY3 0RQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Neale Hanvey |
| Political Party | Alba Party |
What Council is the KY3 0RQ 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 KY3 0RQ 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 - OnFifeWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the KY3 0RQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Fulmar Way, Donibristle Industrial Park, Hillend, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 9JX | 4.68 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Asda |
| Tesco, Regents Way, Dalgety Bay, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 9UY | 4.70 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Tesco |
| Aldi, Donibristle Industrial Park, Hillend, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 9HZ | 4.72 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Raith Centre, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8LW | 7.36 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9QJ | 7.43 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY3 0RQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 5.07 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Halbeath Road |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 6.44 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 7.62 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to 89/90 Princes St |
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 7.66 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to Edinburgh Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ | 4.64 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ |
| McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 4.70 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX |
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 5.20 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF | 6.36 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 4.70 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 6.61 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 6.68 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 7.57 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 7.65 miles | Directions from KY3 0RQ to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |