KY7 6DQ postcode in Markinch, Fife

KY7 6DQ is a postcode in Markinch, in the Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch ward of Fife. It is in the Glenrothes and Mid Fife parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 13% of homes and businesses at KY7 6DQ can get it Across Fife: 83% Nearest station Markinch 200 m in a straight line MP Richard Baker Labour, Glenrothes and Mid Fife Council Fife Bins, council tax and planning

Where KY7 6DQ is, and what is near it

Map of KY7 6DQ and what is near it Map of KY7 6DQ: its centre point, with the 356 other postcodes in the KY7 6 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 10 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 1 EV charging point. North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. KY7 6AA: also in KY7 6KY7 6AB: also in KY7 6KY7 6AD: also in KY7 6KY7 6AE: also in KY7 6KY7 6AF: also in KY7 6KY7 6AG: also in KY7 6KY7 6AH: also in KY7 6KY7 6AQ: also in KY7 6KY7 6AR: also in KY7 6KY7 6AS: also in KY7 6KY7 6BD: also in KY7 6KY7 6BF: also in KY7 6KY7 6BG: also in KY7 6KY7 6BQ: also in KY7 6KY7 6DA: also in KY7 6KY7 6DB: also in KY7 6KY7 6DD: also in KY7 6KY7 6DE: also in KY7 6KY7 6DG: also in KY7 6KY7 6DH: also in KY7 6KY7 6DJ: also in KY7 6KY7 6DL: also in KY7 6KY7 6DP: also in KY7 6KY7 6DR: also in KY7 6KY7 6DS: also in KY7 6KY7 6DW: also in KY7 6KY7 6EE: also in KY7 6KY7 6EF: also in KY7 6KY7 6EG: also in KY7 6KY7 6EP: also in KY7 6KY7 6EQ: also in KY7 6KY7 6ER: also in KY7 6KY7 6EX: also in KY7 6KY7 6EY: also in KY7 6KY7 6EZ: also in KY7 6KY7 6FF: also in KY7 6KY7 6JT: also in KY7 6 Cos Lane Surgery 2.1 kmGP 2.3 kmMarkinch KY7 6DQ Map of KY7 6DQ and what is near it Map of KY7 6DQ: its centre point, with the 356 other postcodes in the KY7 6 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 10 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 1 EV charging point. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Markinch KY7 6DQ
  • KY7 6DQ
  • Other postcodes in KY7 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 10 bus stops
  • 1 EV charging point
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 56.2026, longitude -3.1323)

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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after KY7 6DQ?

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 KY7 6DQ?

Every home and business at KY7 6DQ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 13% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

KY7 6DQ 13% Fife 83%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

KY7 6DQ 100% 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 KY7 6DQ?

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 KY7 6DQ

The Food Standards Agency lists 6 food businesses at KY7 6DQ. 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 KY7 6DQ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of KY7 6DQ is Markinch Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.

  • Markinch Rail Station Railway station 200 mWalk
  • Glenrothes with Thornton Rail Station Railway station 4.5 kmCycle

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

10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest High Street, 23 m away.

More stations near KY7 6DQ, 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 KY7 6DQ?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of KY7 6DQ, 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 KY7 6DQ?

1 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of KY7 6DQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Evolt Charging point · 2 chargers 200 mWalk
  • InstaVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
  • Ensto Charging point · 4 chargers 2.5 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 KY7 6DQ?

The nearest to the centre of KY7 6DQ, in a straight line.

  • Balbirnie Oral Care Ltd 2.0 kmCycle
  • Public Dental Service 2.3 kmCycle
  • North Street Dental Practice 2.3 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near KY7 6DQ?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KY7 6DQ, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

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 KY7 6DQ?

The nearest vets to the centre of KY7 6DQ 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 KY7 6DQ

Ward
Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Markinch
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
January 1980

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.

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

KY7 6EY30 mKY7 6ER50 mKY7 6BG70 mKY7 6EZ80 mKY7 6DG100 mKY7 6AD120 m
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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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