Postcode KY16 8LB (Fife)

Map showing KY16 8LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode KY16 8LB is located in Fife It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KY16 8LB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

KY16 8LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of KY16 8LB as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to KY16 8LB is Woodburn Place which is centered 122 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Albany Park and is 154 m away.

The local pub for residents of KY16 8LB is The New Inn and is 139 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Cheesy Toast Shack and is 286 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on January 18, 2022.

Policing for KY16 8LB is covered by the Scotland police force association and Glenrothes and North East Fife Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to KY16 8LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KY16 8LB, and the approximate distance away.

Woodburn Place 122 m
St Mary Street 169 m
The Steading 195 m
Brewster Place 232 m
Balfour Place 240 m
Woodburn Terrace 250 m
Albany Park 253 m
Kinkell Terrace 348 m
The Shore 355 m
Grange Road 401 m
Warrack Street 438 m
Abbey Walk 476 m
Lamond Drive 793 m
A917 3.44 km
A92 36.6 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KY16 8LB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KY16 8LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Tree Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 7, 2016
125 m
North East Fife Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 12, 2021
135 m
The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 12, 2019
139 m
Sugar Rush Newsagents Retailers - other Pass
August 9, 2018
233 m
East Sands Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 6, 2015
286 m
Little Bird Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2015
286 m
The Cheesy Toast Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 18, 2022
286 m
University Of St Andrews Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2019
341 m
Cosmos Community Centre School/college/university Pass
November 1, 2021
430 m
Harbour Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 5, 2018
499 m
St Andrews Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
November 25, 2002
499 m
Madras College School/college/university Pass
October 4, 2018
678 m
St Leonards School/college/university Pass
October 29, 2019
685 m
St Leonards School Boarding Houses Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 10, 2020
685 m
Christian Brethren Other catering premises Exempt
July 17, 2009
690 m
St Andrews United Social And Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 12, 2019
698 m
Boys Brigade Other catering premises Exempt
February 3, 2011
711 m
Greyfriars R C Primary School/college/university Pass
February 12, 2007
713 m
St Andrews Nursery School/college/university Pass
February 5, 2018
713 m
Girl Guide Association Hall Other catering premises Pass
November 28, 2002
713 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KY16 8LB - Data from Apr 2022

Albany Park Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Albany Park Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Woodburn Terrace Bus Stop/Station 262 m
Woodburn Terrace Bus Stop/Station 273 m
The Shore Bus Stop/Station 284 m
South St Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 1.01 km
Bell Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 1.19 km
Bus Station Taxi Rank 1.47 km
Entrance Air 56.26 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KY16 8LB - Data from Dec 2021

East Sands Beach 190 m
Burn Stools Island 416 m
Step Lake Wetland 1.32 km
Witch Lake Wetland 1.4 km
Long Rocks Island 1.51 km
Doo Craigs Island 1.56 km
St Andrews Bay Bay 1.56 km
The Rock and Spindle Island 2.16 km
Kinkell Harbour Bay 2.28 km
Wester Balrymonth Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.28 km
Easter Balrymonth Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
Hallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Cairns Den Valley 2.57 km
Boase Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Lumbo Den Valley 3.09 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.33525000
Longitude -2.78137200
OS Easting 351788
OS Northing 0716150
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4358
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Fife
Electoral Ward St Andrews
Local Authority District Fife
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000042
Travel To Work Area St Andrews and Cupar

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Glenrothes and North East Fife Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Fife
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Glenrothes and North East Fife Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Students around campus
Subgroup: Student communal living
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001464
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
St Andrews South East
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Sands
Output Area / Small Area 2A1