KY8 5LE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5LE) 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 KY8.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LE.
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 KY8 5LE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEVEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY8 5LE postcode have the street address of Denhead
It is situated within the post town of LEVEN within the old postal county of Fife.
KY8 5LE is within Kennoway.
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Map Coordinates for KY8 5LE
| Latitude | 56.2115469703 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.04999959832 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY8 5LE
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 370 Glenrothes North, Falkland and Lomond Hills | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 59 St Andrews Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KY8 5LE
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | E 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 60.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 59.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 54.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 30.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | E 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY8 5LE Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY8 5LE
| Average Mbps | 96.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
KY8 5LE has an average download speed of 96.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
743 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
65% of postcodes (769,023) have slower broadband speeds.
35% of postcodes (414,875) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY8 5LE
| Average Mbps | 15.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
KY8 5LE has an average upload speed of 15.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,629 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
73% of postcodes (859,277) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (314,735) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY8 5LE Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Kennoway Primary & Community School
Address: Kennoway Primary & Community School, Langside Crescent, Kennoway, LEVEN, KY8 5JR
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01334 659420
Balcurvie Primary School
Address: Balcurvie Primary School, Balcurvie Road, Windygates, LEVEN, KY8 5DY
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01334 659449
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY8 5LE
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 8.16 miles
Contact: :
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 12.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 13.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY8 5LE
KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: JORDAN LANE, KENNOWAY, LEVEN, KY8 5JZ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 350241
SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, LEVEN, KY8 4ET
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 432588
MUIREDGE SURGERY
Address: MERLIN CRESCENT, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HJ
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 713299
AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: AJAX WAY, METHIL, LEVEN, KY8 3RS
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426083
METHILHAVEN SURGERY
Address: WELLESLEY UNIT, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HU
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426913
MARKINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKINCH, GLENROTHES, KY7 6ER
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 610640
Transport Links near KY8 5LE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY8 5LE
- Markinch
Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DHDistance: 4.68 milesDriving Time: 7.81 minutes - Ladybank
Ladybank station, Commercial Road, Ladybank, Fife, KY15 7JSDistance: 6.08 milesDriving Time: 9.03 minutes - Springfield
Springfield station, Station Road, Springfield, Fife, KY15 5QYDistance: 6.97 milesDriving Time: 9.26 minutes - Cupar
Cupar station, Station Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HXDistance: 8.71 milesDriving Time: 11.68 minutes - Glenrothes with Thornton
Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AEDistance: 9.03 milesDriving Time: 13.49 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY8 5LE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY8 5LE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY8 5LE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Glenrothes Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Peter Grant |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KY8 5LE 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 KY8 5LE 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 KY8 5LE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW | 2.32 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LQ | 3.56 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, LEVEN, KY8 4LZ | 3.72 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mitchell Street, LEVEN, KY8 4HJ | 3.81 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Lidl |
| Aldi, McKenzie Street, KIRKCALDY, KY1 2DJ | 10.94 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY8 5LE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 4.74 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 7.39 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Unit 8 |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 15.01 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Kinross Service Area |
| Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8EE | 16.36 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to Halbeath Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 2.17 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 4.09 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 4.35 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 6.42 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 7.79 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 16.23 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 18.04 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 18.62 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 18.65 miles | Directions from KY8 5LE to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |