KY4 8ED is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8ED) 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 KY4.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY4 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ED.
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 KY4 8ED postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is COWDENBEATH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY4 8ED postcode have the street address of Woodend Place
It is situated within the post town of COWDENBEATH within the old postal county of Fife.
KY4 8ED is within Cowdenbeath.
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KY4 8ED: Points of Interest
The Original Factory Shop
The Original Factory Shop is a retail outlet located at 43 Woodend Place Cowdenbeath Fife, KY4 8ED.
Map Coordinates for KY4 8ED
| Latitude | 56.0990853359 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.36149371904 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY4 8ED
| 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 58 Perth & Alloa | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KY4 8ED
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 4 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 30.00% | E 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 31.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 41.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 32.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY4 8ED Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY4 8ED
| Average Mbps | 86.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 48.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KY4 8ED has an average download speed of 86.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
674 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
59% of postcodes (698,246) have slower broadband speeds.
41% of postcodes (485,721) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY4 8ED
| Average Mbps | 13.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KY4 8ED 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 KY4 8ED Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Lumphinnans Primary & Community School
Address: Lumphinnans Primary & Community School, Main Street, Lumphinnans, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9HG
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01383 602421
Cowdenbeath Primary School
Address: Cowdenbeath Primary School, 45 Broad Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8JP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01383 602449
Foulford Primary School
Address: Foulford Primary School, Leuchatsbeath Drive, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9SN
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01383 602413
St Bride's R C Primary School
Address: St Bride's R C Primary School, Barclay Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9LD
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01383 602431
Hill of Beath Primary School
Address: Hill of Beath Primary School, Main Street, Hill 0f Beath, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8DP
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01383 602414
Crossgates Primary School
Address: Crossgates Primary School, 97 Dunfermline Road, Crossgates, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8AR
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01383 602452
Scotland Secondary Schools
Beath High School
Address: Beath High School, Foulford Road, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9BH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01383 602401
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY4 8ED
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 7.83 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 8.54 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 9.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY4 8ED
CROSSGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 MAIN STREET, CROSSGATES, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8DF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 511398
COWDENBEATH SURGERY
Address: COWDENBEATH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 173 STENHOUSE STREET, COWDENBEATH, FIFE, KY4 9DH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 518500
KELTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KELTY HEALTH CENTRE, 80 MAIN STREET, KELTY, FIFE, KY4 0AE
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 831281
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, WHITEFIELD ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, KY12 0SU
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226440
LOCHGELLY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 780277
MEADOWS PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 782783
Transport Links near KY4 8ED
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY4 8ED
- Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath station, station Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SQDistance: 1.33 milesDriving Time: 3.15 minutes - Dunfermline Queen Margaret
Dunfermline Queen Margaret station, Hill of St Margaret, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0GBDistance: 3.76 milesDriving Time: 7.63 minutes - Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay station, Main Street, Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9HZDistance: 4.67 milesDriving Time: 7.80 minutes - Lochgelly
Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EPDistance: 5.17 milesDriving Time: 8.13 minutes - Aberdour
Aberdour station, Station Place, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SNDistance: 5.23 milesDriving Time: 8.62 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY4 8ED
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY4 8ED
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY4 8ED 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 KY4 8ED 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 KY4 8ED 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 KY4 8ED Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Stenhouse Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9DG | 1.58 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Raith Centre, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8LW | 1.64 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9QJ | 1.67 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Iceland |
| Asda, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 3.53 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Asda |
| Aldi, Nightingale Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8LW | 4.84 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY4 8ED Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 2.10 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Halbeath Road |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 8.10 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 8.22 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Kinross Service Area |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 9.98 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 2.01 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX |
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 2.19 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ | 3.10 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ |
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 6.71 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 2.01 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 6.71 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 10.74 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 11.87 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 12.00 miles | Directions from KY4 8ED to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |