KY9 1LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KY9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1LQ) 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 KY9.
- Postal Sector. In our case KY9 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
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 KY9 1LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEVEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KY9 1LQ postcode have the street address of Main Street
It is situated within the post town of LEVEN within the old postal county of Fife.
KY9 1LQ is within the village of Kilconquhar.
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Map Coordinates for KY9 1LQ
| Latitude | 56.2084585978 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.82847517875 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KY9 1LQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 371 St Andrews and East Fife | 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 KY9 1LQ
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 36.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 27.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KY9 1LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KY9 1LQ
| Average Mbps | 36.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 53.310 |
KY9 1LQ has an average download speed of 36.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
926 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
12% of postcodes (142,882) have slower broadband speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,040,833) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KY9 1LQ
| Average Mbps | 8.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
KY9 1LQ has an average upload speed of 8.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,810 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (207,766) have slower upload speeds.
82% of postcodes (972,065) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KY9 1LQ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
St Monans Primary School
Address: St Monans Primary School, Hope Place, St Monans, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 2DH
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: 01333 659441
Elie Primary School
Address: Elie Primary School, Park Place, Elie, LEVEN, KY9 1DH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01333 659414
Colinsburgh Primary School
Address: Colinsburgh Primary School, 4 Main Street, Colinsburgh, KILCONQUHAR, KY9 1LN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01334 659455
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KY9 1LQ
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 9.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLENROTHES)
Address: 6 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NW
Distance: 13.19 miles
Contact: :
FIFE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 32 LYON WAY, GLENROTHES, FIFE, KY7 5NN
Distance: 13.22 miles
Contact: :
4648 KIRKCALDY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CARBERRY ROAD, MITCHELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 3NU
Distance: 13.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKCALDY)
Address: 129 HIGH STREET, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, KY1 1LR
Distance: 14.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KY9 1LQ
COAST HEALTH
Address: PITTENWEEM SURGERY, 2 ROUTINE ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 2LG
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 311307
ANSTRUTHER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SKEITH HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIL ROAD, CELLARDYKE, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 3FF
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 310352
SCOONIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, LEVEN, KY8 4ET
Distance: 6.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 432588
AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: AJAX WAY, METHIL, LEVEN, KY8 3RS
Distance: 6.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426083
METHILHAVEN SURGERY
Address: WELLESLEY UNIT, RANDOLPH WEMYSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BUCKHAVEN, LEVEN, KY8 1HU
Distance: 7.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 426913
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 8.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226413
Transport Links near KY9 1LQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KY9 1LQ
- Cupar
Cupar station, Station Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HXDistance: 12.79 milesDriving Time: 17.12 minutes - Markinch
Markinch station, High Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6DHDistance: 13.21 milesDriving Time: 20.79 minutes - Springfield
Springfield station, Station Road, Springfield, Fife, KY15 5QYDistance: 13.79 milesDriving Time: 18.52 minutes - Leuchars (for St. Andrews)
Leuchars (for St Andrews) station, Station Road, Leuchars, Fife, KY16 0AADistance: 14.10 milesDriving Time: 21.69 minutes - North Berwick
North Berwick station, Station Road, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4BYDistance: 73.51 milesDriving Time: 85.03 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KY9 1LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KY9 1LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KY9 1LQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North East Fife Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Wendy Chamberlain |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the KY9 1LQ 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 KY9 1LQ 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 KY9 1LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Largo Road, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8PJ | 13.32 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Tom Stewart Lane, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8YB | 13.58 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KY9 1LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 10.13 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to Unit 8 |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 13.16 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 18.44 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 19.98 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT | 6.73 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to McDonald's, Riverside Road, LEVEN, KY8 4LT |
| McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH | 12.23 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to McDonald's, Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH |
| McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF | 12.76 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to McDonald's, Flemington Road, GLENROTHES, KY7 5QF |
| McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG | 13.16 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to McDonald's, Carberry Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, KIRKCALDY, KY1 3NG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 15.13 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 18.74 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 20.23 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 21.61 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 21.88 miles | Directions from KY9 1LQ to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |