kirkcaldy KY5 Postcodes
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Kirkcaldy (KY5)
The KY5 postcode area is located in the Kirkcaldy postcode town region, within the county of Fife, and contains a total of 521 individual postcodes.
There are 23 electoral wards in the KY5 postcode area, including Anstruther, Burntisland, Cowdenbeath, Cupar, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Inverkeithing, Kelty, Kinross, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Lochgelly, St Andrews which come under the local authority of the Fife Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KY5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of KY5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The KY5 postcode is an area in the Kirkcaldy district of Fife, Scotland in the UK. It covers parts of the towns of Kirkcaldy, Dysart, Kinglassie and Freuchie as well as the villages of Auchtertool, Cardenden, Kingseat, Townhill and Benarty.
The area is just under 20 miles from Edinburgh and is served by Kirkcaldy railway station, with direct services to Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Glasgow.
The KY5 postcode has a mixture of suburban and rural housing, with a range of properties available to rent and purchase. The area offers a good selection of local facilities, shops, pubs, restaurants, parks and leisure centres.
In terms of education, there are a number of primary schools as well as Kirkcaldy high school located in the postcode area. Fraserburgh campus of Abertay University is also nearby, with spin-off benefits for the local economy.
The Fife coastal path runs through the KY5 postcode, which is one of the most popular walking routes in the area. The route takes walkers from the Victorian seafront at Kirkcaldy to the East Neuk fishing village of Crail.
The area also has a great range of outdoor activities on offer. The nearby Lochore Meadows Country Park offers plenty of outdoor pursuits including cycling, fishing, golf and walking.
The KY5 postcode has traditionally been a popular commuter town for people working in Edinburgh or Glasgow. However, in recent years the area has become much more popular with people moving to the area for its good transport links, affordable housing and vibrant local life.
Demographics
Fife
KY5 is located in the county of Fife, in Scotland.
Fife has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Fife has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | KY5 |
| Postal Town | Kirkcaldy |
| MSOA Name | Cardenden |
| LSOA Name | |
| County | Fife |
| Region | Fife |
| Country | Scotland |
| Local Authority | Fife |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
KY5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of KY5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 0% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.