KY5 8PX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8PX) 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 KY5.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY5 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PX.
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 KY5 8PX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LOCHGELLY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY5 8PX postcode have the street address of Dunmore Place
It is situated within the post town of LOCHGELLY within the old postal county of Fife.
KY5 8PX is within Ballingry.
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Map Coordinates for KY5 8PX
| Latitude | 56.16463777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.33646860512 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY5 8PX
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Weather Forecast for KY5 8PX
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 25.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 23.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 4th 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 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY5 8PX Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY5 8PX
| Average Mbps | 29.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 31.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.060 |
KY5 8PX has an average download speed of 29.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
702 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (87,883) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,096,056) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY5 8PX
| Average Mbps | 5.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.570 |
KY5 8PX has an average upload speed of 5.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,171 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (92,954) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,088,516) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY5 8PX Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
St Kenneth's R C Primary School
Address: St Kenneth's R C Primary School, 40 Hill Road, Ballingry, LOCHGELLY, KY5 8NQ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01592 583458
Benarty Primary School
Address: Benarty Primary School, 67-69 Lochleven Road, Lochore, LOCHGELLY, KY5 8HU
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01592 583412
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY5 8PX
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 6.39 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 6.71 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 6.74 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 7.29 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 7.79 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 7.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY5 8PX
BENARTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 54-58 LOCHLEVEN ROAD, LOCHORE, LOCHGELLY, KY5 8DA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 860463
LOCHGELLY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 780277
MEADOWS PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 782783
DR K THOMPSON
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DAVID STREET, LOCHGELLY, KY5 9QZ
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 782954
KELTY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KELTY HEALTH CENTRE, 80 MAIN STREET, KELTY, FIFE, KY4 0AE
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01383 831281
WALLSGREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, WALLSGREEN ROAD, CARDENDEN, LOCHGELLY, KY5 0JE
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 722440
Transport Links near KY5 8PX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY5 8PX
- Lochgelly
Lochgelly station, Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9EPDistance: 2.57 milesDriving Time: 6.43 minutes - Cardenden
Cardenden station, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0BPDistance: 5.11 milesDriving Time: 8.94 minutes - Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath station, station Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SQDistance: 7.11 milesDriving Time: 9.64 minutes - Glenrothes with Thornton
Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AEDistance: 10.76 milesDriving Time: 14.88 minutes - Dunfermline Queen Margaret
Dunfermline Queen Margaret station, Hill of St Margaret, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0GBDistance: 11.35 milesDriving Time: 13.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY5 8PX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY5 8PX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY5 8PX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Neale Hanvey |
| Political Party | Alba Party |
What Council is the KY5 8PX 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 KY5 8PX 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 KY5 8PX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Stenhouse Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9DG | 5.96 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, COWDENBEATH, KY4 9QJ | 6.09 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Raith Centre, COWDENBEATH, KY4 8LW | 6.16 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Station Road, KINROSS, KY13 8FH | 7.65 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 10.26 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY5 8PX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 5.08 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Kinross Service Area |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 6.34 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Halbeath Road |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 6.75 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 12.72 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 5.63 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to McDonald's, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL |
| McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP | 6.38 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to McDonald's, Halbeath Retail Park, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP |
| McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 6.42 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to McDonald's, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 7.13 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 5.63 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 6.42 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 14.69 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 15.60 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 15.61 miles | Directions from KY5 8PX to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |