KY16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 683 postcodes across 3 sectors in Fife.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
34%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
683
KY16 spans 683 Fife postcodes with cable gigabit infrastructure. Gigabit reaches 34.4% of premises, and no full fibre yet.
Broadband speeds in KY16
Share of KY16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 683 postcodes in the district.
Cable networks dominate KY16's connectivity, delivering premium speeds without full-fibre infrastructure. Nearly 97% of premises reach superfast or better speeds, a solid achievement for an area still awaiting fibre-to-the-premises. The speed distribution clusters at two tiers: 62.5% occupy the 30-300 Mbps superfast band, whilst 34.4% enjoy gigabit capacity via cable networks. This two-tier arrangement reflects cable's current deployment pattern-concentrated in higher-demand clusters whilst other areas remain on superfast. Just 1.2% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, a small but meaningful tail requiring address-level verification before committing to a move. Below-Ofcom premises number 0.1%, negligible but worth confirming for affected addresses. For most residents, KY16 offers sufficient capacity for multiple simultaneous users, video conferencing, and streaming without constraint.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
KY16 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY16 0 | 157 | 97% | 0% | 26% |
| KY16 8 | 267 | 97% | 0% | 58% |
| KY16 9 | 259 | 97% | 0% | 16% |
All KY16 0 postcodes (157)
All KY16 8 postcodes (267)
All KY16 9 postcodes (259)
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Living in Fife
If you prioritise gigabit, check postcodes on cable networks. If 30-300 Mbps works, most addresses offer that tier. Either handles everyday online use.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
KY16 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit speeds in KY16?
Gigabit services are available at 34.4% of postcodes, all via cable network coverage rather than fibre-to-the-premises. Check your exact address before committing.
What speeds should I expect if I avoid gigabit areas?
The majority of remaining premises fall into the 30-300 Mbps range, adequate for video calls, streaming and most work-from-home scenarios. A small fraction remain slower.
Is full fibre arriving in KY16?
Full fibre-to-the-premises is not yet available across KY16, though cable gigabit services provide comparable speeds today.
What percentage of KY16 meets the Ofcom minimum?
All but 0.1% of postcodes exceed the 10 Mbps Ofcom floor. The district's main variance is between cable gigabit and superfast tiers.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KY16 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources