KY8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 983 postcodes across 6 sectors in Fife.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
91%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
983
KY8 spans 983 postcodes, Fife's largest outward code, with cable gigabit at 90.5% and superfast coverage of 96.5%. Despite the size, sub-10-Mbps provision remains modest at 1.8%.
Broadband speeds in KY8
Share of KY8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 983 postcodes in the district.
Cable gigabit infrastructure reaches nine in ten postcodes in KY8, supporting the district's heavyweight profile. 90.5% of premises access gigabit services, and 96.5% meet the superfast standard. Speed distribution is sharply weighted: 90.5% enjoy 300+ Mbps stability, whilst only 5.9% occupy the moderate 30-300 Mbps band. A small pocket of 1.8% falls below 10 Mbps, and 0.1% misses the Universal Service Obligation floor. Full fibre-to-the-premises has not been deployed. Across 983 postcodes, cable gigabit penetration at 90.5% represents remarkably consistent provision for such a large area. Households choosing KY8 premises will typically locate gigabit-capable addresses without extensive checking.
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
KY8 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY8 1 | 118 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
| KY8 2 | 115 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| KY8 3 | 160 | 99% | 0% | 94% |
| KY8 4 | 232 | 99% | 0% | 91% |
| KY8 5 | 264 | 90% | 0% | 80% |
| KY8 6 | 94 | 98% | 0% | 94% |
All KY8 1 postcodes (118)
All KY8 2 postcodes (115)
All KY8 3 postcodes (160)
All KY8 4 postcodes (232)
All KY8 5 postcodes (264)
All KY8 6 postcodes (94)
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Living in Fife
With nine in ten postcodes receiving gigabit-capable cable services, KY8 offers strong connectivity consistency despite its size. Households choosing premises here face low risk of slow speeds.
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
KY8 broadband FAQs
Does KY8's large postcode count affect connectivity consistency?
No. Cable gigabit is ubiquitous at 90.5%, making speed performance predictable across the district despite its scale.
What percentage of KY8 falls below standard speeds?
5.9% occupy the moderate 30-300 Mbps band; 1.8% drop below 10 Mbps. The remaining 90.5% enjoy gigabit-capable performance.
Is full fibre-to-the-premises available in KY8?
Not yet. Cable networks provide gigabit services; full fibre deployment has not begun.
Should I check my individual postcode's speed even though most of KY8 has gigabit?
The data shows coverage, not guarantees. Confirm gigabit availability at your specific address before committing, though 90.5% suggests strong odds.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KY8 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