kirkcaldy KY3 Postcodes

Kirkcaldy (KY3)

The KY3 postcode area is located in the Kirkcaldy postcode town region, within the county of Fife, and contains a total of 413 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the KY3 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 KY3 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 KY3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

KY3 is a postcode district in the KY postcode area of the United Kingdom (UK). It lies mainly in Fife, Scotland, with a small part in Kinross-shire. It covers the towns of Burntisland, Kinghorn, Lochgelly, and North Queensferry, and their respective suburbs, as well as the village of Kinglassie. The area has a long-standing historical association with coal-mining, shipbuilding and fishing, as well as the historical village of Culross and links to the royal family.

KY3 is relatively close to Edinburgh and is within commuting distance of the city with major routes such as the A90. It borders onto other postcode areas such as KY5 and KY11. Schools in the district include Balwearie High School and Balwearie Primary School in Kirkcaldy along with the village school in Kinglassie.

Burntisland is a seaside town on the Firth of Forth, formerly a royal burgh. It hosts the towns annual Blues Festival and is the local seafront, with regular ferry trips to Granton, Edinburgh and North Queensferry. The town is home to the Burntisland Golf Club as well as numerous parks, local businesses, shops, and eateries. There is a 3-mile long beach and promenade along the western part of the town as well as a new supermarket and a railway station.

Kinghorn is another nearby seaside town with a sandy beach and a popular beachfront area, as well as a range of local amenities, five parks, a library, pubs, and restaurants.

Lochgelly is a mining town with a varied history encompassing industry, education, and architecture. It is home to an old train station as well as the Lochgelly Centre, and its well-known history includes the Lochgelly Potteries which was established in 1929, as well as a former coal mine, foundry, brickworks, an old cinema, and a large public park. North Queensferry is a town on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth and is famous for its Forth Bridges which are a source of pride for the town. The town retains its historical roots in the architecture and heritage buildings. There is a range of local attractions such as a marina, waterfront cafes, a range of restaurants, shops, Old Parish Church of Scotland, Forth Bridge Visitor Centre, National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre, and two local beaches.

In addition to these towns KY3 also contains a number of villages and hamlets, many of which have their own individual history and attractions. For example, Kinglassie is a small village known for its peace and quiet, parks, outdoor activities, and a 19th-century steakhouse. Altogether KY3 covers a variety of distinct towns and villages which offer a balance between a lovely rural lifestyle and modern amenities, and are all within close commuting distance of Edinburgh.

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