KY11 7ER postcode in Fife, Scotland

KY11 7ER is a postcode in Fife, in the Cowdenbeath ward. It is in the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since December 1998.

Where KY11 7ER is, and what is near it

Map of KY11 7ER and what is near it Map of KY11 7ER: its centre point, with the 18 other postcodes in the KY11 7 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 1 km. KY11 7EG: also in KY11 7KY11 7EJ: also in KY11 7KY11 7ET: also in KY11 7KY11 7EU: also in KY11 7KY11 7EX: also in KY11 7KY11 7EY: also in KY11 7KY11 7RG: also in KY11 7 2 places, 2.9–3.6 kmDalgety Bay station 3.6 kmCrossgates, Fife KY11 7ER Map of KY11 7ER and what is near it Map of KY11 7ER: its centre point, with the 18 other postcodes in the KY11 7 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 2.7 km2 places, 2.9–3.6 kmDalgety Bay station 3.6 kmCrossgates, Fife KY11 7ER
  • KY11 7ER
  • Other postcodes in KY11 7: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 56.0742, longitude -3.3766)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after KY11 7ER?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at KY11 7ER?

None of the homes and businesses at KY11 7ER can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

KY11 7ER 0% Fife 83%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

KY11 7ER 0% Fife 99%
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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at KY11 7ER?

BinDayBuddy does not read Fife Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.

Fife Council's bin days

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Food hygiene ratings at KY11 7ER

The Food Standards Agency lists 4 food businesses at KY11 7ER. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 24 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to KY11 7ER?

The nearest railway station to the centre of KY11 7ER is Dunfermline Queen Margaret Rail Station, 2.9 km away in a straight line.

  • Dunfermline Queen Margaret Rail Station Railway station 2.9 kmCycle
  • Dalgety Bay Rail Station Railway station 3.6 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.

More stations near KY11 7ER, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near KY11 7ER?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of KY11 7ER, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near KY11 7ER?

0 within 1 km 14 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of KY11 7ER, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Gridserve Charging point · 12 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 180 kW 1.2 kmWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near KY11 7ER?

The nearest to the centre of KY11 7ER, in a straight line.

  • Black and Brown Dental 1.9 kmCycle
  • Linburn Dental Practice 2.7 kmCycle
  • The Linden Tree Dental Lounge 3.8 kmCycle

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near KY11 7ER?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KY11 7ER, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Bestway National Chemists, 92 Main Street Phone 01383 511281 1.5 kmCycle
  • Asda Stores, Halbeath Road Retail Park Phone 01383 843617 2.2 kmCycle
  • L Rowland & Co (Retail), Turnstone Road Phone 01383 626069 2.3 kmCycle

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near KY11 7ER?

The nearest vets to the centre of KY11 7ER on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for KY11 7ER

Ward
Cowdenbeath
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
December 1998

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

Around KY11 7ER

Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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