kirkcaldy KY7 Postcodes

Kirkcaldy (KY7)

The KY7 postcode area is located in the Kirkcaldy postcode town region, within the county of Fife, and contains a total of 1216 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the KY7 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 KY7 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 KY7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

KY7 is a postcode used for addressing in the United Kingdom. It is a postcode district, which is geographically divided between two post towns: Fife and Perth. It covers parts of the Fife Council area, as well as a small part of Kinross-shire in the Perth and Kinross Council area. The district includes the settlements of Aberdour, Auchtertool, Burntisland, Crossgates, Donibristle, High Valleyfield and Limekilns. KY7 is in the heart of the Fife Coast, close to the River Forth.

The main employers within the KY7 postcode are the Law Enforcement Agencies, the Healthcare sector, manufacturing and the Retail Trade. The primary employer in the area is the National Health Service, followed by diverse private sector businesses. The local primary and secondary schools in the area are generally performing better than the Scotland average, while further and higher education institutions are distributed throughout the area.

Bordering the Firth of Forth, KY7 boasts stunning coastlines, spectacular scenery, and abundant wildlife. There are plentiful diverse recreational activities all year round. In the summer, visitors can take advantage of golf courses, fishing, sailing, and walks along the many beachfronts. In winter months, there are cycling routes and paths, mountains for skiing, and of course, the beaches.

Public transport is well organised in the postcode district. The main railway line is the Fife Circle line and the Edinburgh-Dunfermline railway line passes through the district. Buses also serve many local destinations and there is a ferry link is between Burntisland and Granton on The Forth.

Property prices in KY7 are amongst the highest in Fife. It is known as an affluent area of Scotland. However, the area contains both low-budget and high-end properties and also offers a range of good-value accommodation such as bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages.

The nearest hospital is the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, and there are several local health services including dentists, opticians, and doctors. There are also community-based services, including the GPs at Balfarg and Crossgates among others.

KY7 is a great place to live, with a friendly, welcoming character. There is an array of attractions and activities to suit all ages. The postcode district offers a unique blend of art, history, and scenic beauty as well as ample opportunity for nature lovers.

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