kirkcaldy KY2 Postcodes
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Kirkcaldy (KY2)
The KY2 postcode area is located in the Kirkcaldy postcode town region, within the county of Fife, and contains a total of 744 individual postcodes.
There are 20 electoral wards in the KY2 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 KY2 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 KY2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
KY2 postcode is a postcode that is used by the Royal Mail to identify certain delivery areas in Scotland. It covers parts of Fife, Scotland, including Cardenden, High Valleyfield, Kingseat, Leslie, Lochore and Thornton. The area is bordered by KY3 postcode area to the north, KY4 postcode area to the east, KY1 postcode area to the south and KY5 postcode area to the west. According to the latest population estimates, around 15,500 people are living in KY2 postcode area.
KY2 postcode area is served by various bus routes operated by Stagecoach Fife and Milton's Coaches. These routes connect most of the major destinations within the area from Cardenden to Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Leven. Furthermore, Rail services run from Thornton, Cowdenbeath, Kinghorn and Inverkeithing.
The area is primarily a residential area with most of the population living in small villages and townships. There are a few large industrial plants mostly located near Cardenden. Shopping facilities are available in Cardenden, Kingseat, Thornton and Leslie.
The area is served by two schools - Lochgelly Primary School and St. Kenneth's Primary School. Several hospitals are located in and around the KY2 postcode. The nearest hospital to the area is Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. There are also some medical centres and clinics located in Cowdenbeath, Cardenden, Kelty, Thornton and Kingseat.
Apart from the above mentioned facilities, KY2 postcode has excellent sports and recreational activities available for its residents. There are two golf courses in the area - Cardenden Golf Club and Leslie Golf Club. Braid Hills in Edinburgh is the nearest ski resort to KY2 postcode. There are also numerous parklands, playgrounds and parks located in the area, including Longhaugh Park, Kingseat Park, Richardson Park, Geenillford Park and Woodmuir Park.
In addition, KY2 postcode area is home to some historical sites. Balgarvie Castle near Cardenden is a 14th-century castle. Berryhillock is an 18th-century mansion featuring a beautiful garden. Lochore Castle and Auchterderran Castle are other notable historic places situated within the area.
Demographics
Fife
KY2 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 | KY2 |
| Postal Town | Kirkcaldy |
| MSOA Name | Kirkcaldy Bennochy East |
| LSOA Name | |
| County | Fife |
| Region | Fife |
| Country | Scotland |
| Local Authority | Fife |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
KY2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of KY2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Tuesday, September 17, 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%.