The KY8 postcode district is a postal district located in the KY Kirkcaldy postcode area with a population of 34,442 residents according to the 2011 Scotland Census.
The area of the KY8 postcode district is 33.58 square miles which is 86.97 square kilometres or 21,491.09 acres.
Currently, the KY8 district has about 980 postcode units spread across 6 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,400 postcodes. With 980 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1420 units available.
The largest settlement in the KY8 postal code is LEVEN followed by Methil, and Buckhaven.
The postcode area has a boundary with Firth of Forth.
The KY8 Postcode shares a border with KY7 (GLENROTHES, Markinch, Coaltown), KY15 (CUPAR, Ladybank, Freuchie) and KY9 (Elie, Colinsburgh, Earlsferry).
The primary settlement in the KY8 postcode district is Buckhaven in the county of Fife, Scotland. Other significant settlements in the district include Methil, Methilhill, Leven, Baintown, Balcurvie, Bonnybank, Cameron Bridge, Kennoway, Montrave, New Gilston, Windygates, Woodside, Lower Largo, Lundin Links, and Upper Largo. The main post town for the district is Leven.
For the district KY8, we have data on 6 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector KY8 1, covers Buckhaven in Fife. The sector KY8 2, covers Methil and Methilhill in Fife. The sector KY8 3, covers Methil in Fife. The sector KY8 4, covers Leven in Fife. The sector KY8 5, covers Leven and Kennoway and Windygates in Fife. The sector KY8 6, covers Lundin Links and Lower Largo and Upper Largo in Fife.
Map of the KY8 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the KY8 District: the district mostly encompasses the Fife area with a total of 991 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for KY8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
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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) | 6.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 28.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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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% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 30.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 42.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 31.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 56.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | E 11 mph |
Where is the KY8 Postcode District?
The postcode district KY8 is located in LEVEN, a town. LEVEN is situated in close proximity to several nearby towns. West of LEVEN is EDINBURGH, which is approximately 2.37 miles away. To the north, there is CUPAR, situated at a distance of about 7.26 miles. In the northeast direction, you will find ST. ANDREWS, which is around 9.10 miles away. Moving towards the southwest, you will come across LINLITHGOW, situated about 10.52 miles from LEVEN. Lastly, to the east, there is ANSTRUTHER, located at a distance of approximately 11.12 miles. Moreover, the distance from LEVEN to the center of London is approximately 346.32 miles.
The district is within the post town of LEVEN.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of Scotland.
The KY8 Postcode District is in the region of within the .
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| KY8 1 | Leven Delivery Office |
| KY8 2 | Leven Delivery Office |
| KY8 3 | Leven Delivery Office |
| KY8 4 | Leven Delivery Office |
| KY8 5 | Leven Delivery Office |
| KY8 6 | Leven Delivery Office |
| K | Y | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| K | Y | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £400 | £400 | £400 |
| 2 | £475 | £525 | £507 |
| 3 | £575 | £650 | £613 |
| 4 | £950 | £1,200 | £1,075 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | |
| 1 | £49,500 | £80,000 | £58,613 |
| 2 | £44,995 | £270,000 | £103,804 |
| 3 | £75,000 | £320,000 | £188,997 |
| 4 | £129,000 | £365,000 | £263,992 |
| 5 | £275,000 | £700,000 | £430,000 |
| 6 | £510,000 | £1,700,000 | £1,105,000 |
| 7 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the KY8 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Leven | Delmor Estate & Lettings Agents | 52 Commercial Road, Leven, KY8 4LA | 020 3870 2745 | 23 |
 | Leven | Fife Properties | 9 Mitchell Street, Leven, KY8 4HJ | 020 3879 4122 | 15 |
 | Leven | YOUR MOVE - Stewart Filshill | 9 Commercial Road, Leven, KY8 4LE | 020 3835 3093 | 12 |
 | covering Kirkcaldy | Purplebricks | Suite 7 First Floor Cranmore Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4RZ | 020 3840 3915 | 4 |
 | Glasgow | Prime Property Auctions (Scotland) Ltd | 126 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2RQ | 0141 465 5880 | 3 |