Living in KY99: Liveability Score 69/100
Fife, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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KY99 scores 69 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 278 green spaces within 2km.
Services
1 Outstanding, 18 Good out of 19 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 4 GP surgeries and 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
86% gigabit coverage; 100% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.
Running costs are broadly average.
Transport
Excellent public transport: well connected by rail, tube, and/or bus.
Lifestyle
Good variety of shops, cafés, and leisure facilities within reach. Around 465 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
KY99 covers 14 active postcodes in Fife, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is KY99 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for KY99 at this time.
What are the schools like in KY99?
Schools in KY99 score 65/100. 1 Outstanding, 18 Good out of 19 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in KY99?
Broadband in KY99 scores 65/100. 86% gigabit coverage; 100% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does KY99 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include KY11, KY12, EH30. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for KY99?
KY99 scores 69/100, rated "Good", 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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