KY7 6HJ postcode in Fife, Scotland

KY7 6HJ is a postcode in Fife, in the Glenrothes Central and Thornton ward. 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 29% of homes and businesses at KY7 6HJ can get it Across Fife: 83% Nearest station Markinch 2.4 km in a straight line MP Richard Baker Labour, Glenrothes and Mid Fife Council Fife Bins, council tax and planning

Where KY7 6HJ is, and what is near it

Map of KY7 6HJ and what is near it Map of KY7 6HJ: its centre point, with the 356 other postcodes in the KY7 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. KY7 6GA: also in KY7 6KY7 6GY: also in KY7 6KY7 6GZ: also in KY7 6KY7 6HG: also in KY7 6KY7 6HH: also in KY7 6KY7 6HN: also in KY7 6KY7 6HP: also in KY7 6KY7 6HR: also in KY7 6KY7 6HS: also in KY7 6KY7 6HT: also in KY7 6KY7 6HU: also in KY7 6KY7 6HW: also in KY7 6KY7 6HX: also in KY7 6KY7 6HY: also in KY7 6KY7 6JE: also in KY7 6KY7 6JJ: also in KY7 6KY7 6WU: also in KY7 6 2 places, 2.4–2.6 kmStation 2.9 kmCos Lane Surgery 3.1 kmGP 3.2 kmGlenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch KY7 6HJ Map of KY7 6HJ and what is near it Map of KY7 6HJ: its centre point, with the 356 other postcodes in the KY7 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. 2 places, 2.4–2.6 kmCos Lane Surgery 3.1 kmGP 3.2 kmGlenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch KY7 6HJ
  • KY7 6HJ
  • Other postcodes in KY7 6: 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. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 56.1819, longitude -3.1114)

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 KY7 6HJ?

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 6HJ?

29% of the homes and businesses at KY7 6HJ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 29% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

KY7 6HJ 29% Fife 83%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

KY7 6HJ 29% 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 6HJ?

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

Where is the nearest station to KY7 6HJ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of KY7 6HJ is Markinch Rail Station, 2.4 km away in a straight line.

  • Markinch Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
  • Glenrothes with Thornton Rail Station Railway station 2.9 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 KY7 6HJ, 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 6HJ?

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

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

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

  • Evolt Charging point · 2 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 6HJ?

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

  • Public Dental Service 2.0 kmCycle
  • Balbirnie Oral Care Ltd 2.8 kmCycle
  • Bupa Dental Care 3.1 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near KY7 6HJ?

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

  • Markinch Pharmacy, 53 High Street Phone 01592 758329 2.6 kmCycle
  • W Davidson & Sons, 74 76 Main Street Phone 01592 774242 2.8 kmCycle
  • Boots UK, Cos Lane Phone 01592 752554 3.1 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 KY7 6HJ?

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

Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
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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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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