Living in KY9: Liveability Score 38/100
Fife, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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KY9 scores 38 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.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
33% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
Healthcare rating data unavailable for this district.
55% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 6/10, below average deprivation.
typical EPC rating D. Running costs are broadly average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 24 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
KY9 covers 120 active postcodes in Fife, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is KY9 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for KY9 at this time.
What are the schools like in KY9?
Schools in KY9 score 21/100. 33% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
How good is the broadband in KY9?
Broadband in KY9 scores 26/100. 55% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does KY9 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include KY10, KY8. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for KY9?
KY9 scores 38/100, 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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