Living in KY16: Liveability Score 50/100
Fife, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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KY16 scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
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.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 283 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 9 Good out of 9 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 1 GP surgery and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
57% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.
typical EPC rating D. Running costs are broadly average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 310 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
KY16 covers 722 active postcodes in Fife, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is KY16 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for KY16 at this time.
What are the schools like in KY16?
Schools in KY16 score 27/100. 0 Outstanding, 9 Good out of 9 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in KY16?
Broadband in KY16 scores 30/100. 57% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does KY16 compare to nearby areas?
KY16 can be compared to other UK postcode districts using the PostcodeScorer comparison tool.
What is the overall liveability score for KY16?
KY16 scores 50/100, rated "Average", 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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