Living in DD6: Liveability Score 42/100

Fife, Scotland

Last updated 25 June 2026

42
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
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Every active postcode in DD6, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment
73

Broadly acceptable environment.

Services

Schools
17

0 Outstanding, 3 Good out of 4 rated schools.

Healthcare
29

Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 0 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.

Broadband
40

71% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67

IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.

Bills
71

Band D council tax £1,605/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.

Transport

Transport
29

Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36

Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 53 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.

DD6 covers 355 active postcodes in Fife, Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is DD6 a safe area to live?

Crime data is not available for DD6 at this time.

What are the schools like in DD6?

Schools in DD6 score 17/100. 0 Outstanding, 3 Good out of 4 rated schools.

How good is the broadband in DD6?

Broadband in DD6 scores 40/100. 71% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

How does DD6 compare to nearby areas?

Nearby districts include DD1, DD4, DD3. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.

What is the overall liveability score for DD6?

DD6 scores 42/100, rated "Below Avg", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.

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