kirkcaldy KY1 Postcodes

Kirkcaldy (KY1)

The KY1 postcode area is located in the Kirkcaldy postcode town region, within the county of Fife, and contains a total of 1005 individual postcodes.

There are 35 electoral wards in the KY1 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 KY1 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 KY1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

KY1 is a postcode area which covers the district of Kirkcaldy in Fife, Scotland. It covers Kirkcaldy town centre, as well as the surrounding villages of Dysart, Auchtertool, Wemyss Bay, and Kinghorn.

The entire area is along the north shore of the Firth of Forth estuary and is part of the Fife Council's East Fife area. KY1 includes the town centre of Kirkcaldy, a former fishing village which grew in the 19th century into a booming industrial town.

The postcode area is supported by its own separate police station located in the centre of town. There is also an NHS Hospital, a museum, a theatre, and a library. The population in the area is approximately 44,000 and the average age is 41.

The main shopping areas of Kirkcaldy include the Mercat Shopping Centre, the High Street, Ravenscraig Road and the Lang Toun district. The town also has a thriving arts scene with various music festivals and shows taking place throughout the year.

The economy in KY1 is mainly supported by small and medium-sized enterprises, with the service sector employing the majority of employees in the district. This includes a variety of IT and communications firms, manufacturing plants and engineering firms, health care related businesses, and financial services.

Parking in the town centre is restricted and can be a challenge, although the town centre has an ongoing free parking scheme and a dedicated traffic court. Public transport options include the town's train station providing direct links to Edinburgh, London, the Highlands and Islands, as well as local bus services.

The main roads corridors serving KY1 are the A92, which passes through the centre of the town, and the A921 which runs to the outer edge. Both offer a number of shops, restaurants and leisure amenities, in addition to a wide selection of housing choices.

Kirkcaldy has a long association with education, with both the University of St Andrews and the University of Dundee having a physical presence in the town. It is also home to an array of private and state schools, as well as multiple further and higher education colleges. Kirkcaldy is the site of the recently renovated Adam Smith Statue, in honour of the patron saint of Scotland's Enlightenment.

The local beach and parks offer a range of activities from beach volleyball to jogging and boating. There are also a wide range of leisure clubs and community centres which offer sports, music and arts activities.

KY1 is a vibrant, diverse district which contains a great mix of traditional industries and modern service sectors, along with a rich cultural heritage. It is an ideal postcode for those seeking a balanced work/life balance in Scotland.

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