KY5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 484 postcodes across 3 sectors in Fife.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
484
KY5 is a 484-postcode district in Fife where 79.7% gain cable gigabit access, well above typical UK norms. Superfast coverage reaches 96.1%, with minimal sub-standard provision at 0.9% below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in KY5
Share of KY5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 484 postcodes in the district.
Cable gigabit services define connectivity in KY5. 79.7% of postcodes connect at gigabit speed, representing strong cable network penetration across the district. The remaining premises split into the moderate 30-300 Mbps tier (16.4%) and sub-10-Mbps outliers (0.9%), with a single postcode falling short of the Universal Service Obligation. The concentration of gigabit coverage means consistent, predictable performance across most of the district. Four in five postcodes here support gigabit cable, making it genuinely uncommon to encounter slower alternatives. Households choosing between KY5 addresses will typically find gigabit-capable properties abundant, reducing the need for exhaustive connectivity checks.
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
KY5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY5 0 | 179 | 94% | 0% | 65% |
| KY5 8 | 138 | 98% | 0% | 94% |
| KY5 9 | 167 | 97% | 0% | 84% |
All KY5 0 postcodes (179)
All KY5 8 postcodes (138)
All KY5 9 postcodes (167)
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Living in Fife
Gigabit availability at four in five postcodes makes KY5 reliable for households seeking high-speed connectivity without the uncertainty of waiting for full fibre rollout. Price data is unavailable, but coverage stability outweighs typical Fife variation.
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
KY5 broadband FAQs
Is cable gigabit a reliable substitute for full fibre?
Yes. Cable networks at 79.7% of KY5 postcodes deliver the same stable 300+ Mbps that fibre provides, with comparable real-world performance for streaming, work and downloads.
What should I expect if my KY5 postcode is in the 16.4% moderate band?
Those postcodes offer 30-300 Mbps: sufficient for standard video calls and streaming, though less headroom for heavy concurrent use than gigabit.
How rare is sub-10-Mbps provision in KY5?
Very rare. Only 0.9% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps; 0.1% miss the Universal Service Obligation floor entirely.
When might full fibre arrive in KY5?
Full fibre-to-the-premises is not currently deployed; cable gigabit is the available high-speed option.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KY5 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