KY8 6EL 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 (6EL) 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 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.
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 6EL 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 6EL postcode have the street address of Main Street
It is situated within the post town of LEVEN within the old postal county of Fife.
KY8 6EL is within Upper Largo.
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KY8 6EL: Points of Interest
Whistle Stop
Whistle Stop is a retail outlet located at 13 Main Street Upper Largo Leven Fife, KY8 6EL.
Map Coordinates for KY8 6EL
| Latitude | 56.2203043717 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.92908293372 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY8 6EL
| 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 |
| Explorer 1:25,000 371 St Andrews and East Fife | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the 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 59 St Andrews Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KY8 6EL
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 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 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 80.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 43.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | S 13 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% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | 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 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of KY8 6EL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Kirkton of Largo Primary School
Address: Kirkton of Largo Primary School, 34 North Feus, Upper Largo, LEVEN, KY8 6ER
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01334 659423
Lundin Mill Primary School
Address: Lundin Mill Primary School, Pitcruvie Park, Lundin Links, LEVEN, KY8 6HY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01333 320721
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY8 6EL
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 7.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 9.44 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 9.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 9.66 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 10.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 11.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY8 6EL
SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, LEVEN, KY8 4ET
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 432588
AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: AJAX WAY, METHIL, LEVEN, KY8 3RS
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426083
KENNOWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: JORDAN LANE, KENNOWAY, LEVEN, KY8 5JZ
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 350241
METHILHAVEN SURGERY
Address: WELLESLEY UNIT, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HU
Distance: 4.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426913
MUIREDGE SURGERY
Address: MERLIN CRESCENT, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HJ
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 713299
COAST HEALTH
Address: PITTENWEEM SURGERY, 2 ROUTINE ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 2LG
Distance: 7.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 311307
Transport Links near KY8 6EL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY8 6EL
- Markinch
Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DHDistance: 8.78 milesDriving Time: 14.89 minutes - Springfield
Springfield station, Station Road, Springfield, Fife, KY15 5QYDistance: 9.26 milesDriving Time: 14.44 minutes - Cupar
Cupar station, Station Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HXDistance: 9.39 milesDriving Time: 15.42 minutes - Ladybank
Ladybank station, Commercial Road, Ladybank, Fife, KY15 7JSDistance: 11.89 milesDriving Time: 17.12 minutes - Glenrothes with Thornton
Glenrothes with Thornton station, Main Street, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AEDistance: 12.63 milesDriving Time: 20.54 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY8 6EL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY8 6EL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY8 6EL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North East Fife Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Wendy Chamberlain |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KY8 6EL 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 6EL 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.
Libraries & Archives - OnFifePostcodes near the KY8 6EL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KY8 6EL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Mitchell Street, LEVEN, KY8 4HJ | 4.94 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Lidl |
| Iceland, High Street, LEVEN, KY8 4LZ | 5.19 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LQ | 5.46 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Turpie Road, LEVEN, KY8 4FW | 6.21 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Aldi |
| Aldi, South Road, CUPAR, KY15 5JE | 11.51 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY8 6EL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 7.28 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Unit 8 |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 9.41 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 16.89 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 18.28 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 3.30 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 8.63 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 9.01 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 10.16 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 11.93 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 17.84 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 18.36 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 20.25 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 21.00 miles | Directions from KY8 6EL to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |