KY4 8NB 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 (8NB) 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 NB.
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 8NB 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 8NB postcode have the street address of Watson Street
It is situated within the post town of COWDENBEATH within the old postal county of Fife.
KY4 8NB is within Cowdenbeath.
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Map Coordinates for KY4 8NB
| Latitude | 56.1076958406 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.33660062137 |
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Weather Forecast for KY4 8NB
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Sat 20th 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% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 35.00% | E 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 36.00% | SE 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | E 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY4 8NB Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY4 8NB
| Average Mbps | 61.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 47.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
KY4 8NB has an average download speed of 61.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,340 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (480,045) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (703,256) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY4 8NB
| Average Mbps | 8.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
KY4 8NB has an average upload speed of 8.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,134 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (217,487) have slower upload speeds.
81% of postcodes (962,020) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY4 8NB
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 6.84 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 7.44 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 8.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY4 8NB
COWDENBEATH SURGERY
Address: COWDENBEATH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 173 STENHOUSE STREET, COWDENBEATH, FIFE, KY4 9DH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 518500
LOCHGELLY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 780277
MEADOWS PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 782783
DR K THOMPSON
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 782954
CROSSGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 MAIN STREET, CROSSGATES, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8DF
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 511398
KELTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KELTY HEALTH CENTRE, 80 MAIN STREET, KELTY, FIFE, KY4 0AE
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 831281
Transport Links near KY4 8NB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY4 8NB
- Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath station, station Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SQDistance: 0.67 milesDriving Time: 1.77 minutes - Lochgelly
Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EPDistance: 4.20 milesDriving Time: 6.07 minutes - Dunfermline Queen Margaret
Dunfermline Queen Margaret station, Hill of St Margaret, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0GBDistance: 4.91 milesDriving Time: 7.61 minutes - Cardenden
Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BPDistance: 5.30 milesDriving Time: 7.11 minutes - Aberdour
Aberdour station, Station Place, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SNDistance: 5.62 milesDriving Time: 7.78 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY4 8NB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY4 8NB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY4 8NB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Neale Hanvey |
| Political Party | Alba Party |
What Council is the KY4 8NB 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 8NB 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 8NB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Raith Centre, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8LW | 0.39 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9QJ | 0.45 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Iceland |
| Aldi, Stenhouse Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9DG | 0.87 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Aldi |
| Asda, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 5.34 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Asda |
| Aldi, Nightingale Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8LW | 6.51 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY4 8NB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 3.22 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Halbeath Road |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 8.11 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Kinross Service Area |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 8.88 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 8.90 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 3.11 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX |
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 3.32 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ | 4.14 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to McDonald's, Turnstone Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8TQ |
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 5.60 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 3.11 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 5.60 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 10.93 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 11.95 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 12.03 miles | Directions from KY4 8NB to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |