Kirkcaldy and Dysart · KY1

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Covering Kirkcaldy, including Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages, Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes Central and Thornton. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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KY1 (Kirkcaldy) in a nutshell

KY1 covers Kirkcaldy, in Fife. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for KY1

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Fife council area

KY1 is in Fife's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

KY1 stretches across Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages, Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes Central and Thornton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'KY1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Kirkcaldy and Dysart homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Kirkcaldy and Dysart: 35.9% purpose-built flats, 1.4% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Kirkcaldy and Dysart page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does KY1 cover?

KY1 (Kirkcaldy) includes the wards of Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages, Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes Central and Thornton, Kirkcaldy Central, Kirkcaldy East, Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to KY1?

Neighbouring districts include KY2 (Kirkcaldy), KY7 (Glenrothes), KY6 (Glenrothes), KY3 (Burntisland), KY5 (Lochgelly) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering KY1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in KY1?

About 12,367 households and 25,212 residents at the 2011 Census, across 807 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is KY1 in?

KY1 sits in Fife (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Mid Fife.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
KY1 1
Areas covered
Kirkcaldy 2
Active postcodes
807 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,367 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,212 2
Electoral wards
Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages, Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes Central and Thornton, Kirkcaldy Central, Kirkcaldy East, Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Mid Fife 4
Local authority
Fife 4
Households privately renting (Kirkcaldy and Dysart locality)
12.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.