KY9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 118 postcodes across 1 sector in Fife.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
54%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
118
KY9 is a compact Fife district of 118 postcodes where connectivity splits sharply: 53.5% have cable gigabit, whilst 42% of premises fall into the moderate 30-300 Mbps band, reflecting uneven infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in KY9
Share of KY9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 118 postcodes in the district.
KY9 reveals Fife's infrastructure variance. Cable gigabit reaches 53.5% of postcodes, meaningfully below regional peers, whilst superfast coverage holds at a respectable 95.5%. The speed split is pronounced: gigabit postcodes enjoy 300+ Mbps stability, but 42% occupy the moderate 30-300 Mbps midband, the largest such tier seen across Fife in this batch. Below-10-Mbps provision remains minimal at 1.1%, with only 0.1% breaching the Universal Service Obligation. No full fibre infrastructure exists. Property search in KY9 demands closer attention than neighbouring codes; the 42% moderate band means finding either gigabit or slower alternatives is common. Check specific addresses before deciding.
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
KY9 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY9 1 | 118 | 96% | 0% | 54% |
All KY9 1 postcodes (118)
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Living in Fife
Choice of postcode matters significantly in KY9. Gigabit-cable postcodes suit bandwidth-heavy households; moderate-band addresses serve standard work-from-home and streaming adequately but lack headroom for heavy concurrent use.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
KY9 broadband FAQs
Why does KY9 have a higher moderate-band percentage than neighbouring codes?
Cable gigabit penetration is lower at 53.5%, leaving 42% of postcodes in the 30-300 Mbps tier, reflecting incomplete cable network rollout.
Is 30-300 Mbps sufficient for remote working in KY9?
Yes, for single users and standard tasks. Households with multiple simultaneous streams or heavy uploads may find it limiting compared to KY9's gigabit postcodes.
Will full fibre address KY9's connectivity variance?
Full fibre is not currently deployed. Cable gigabit is the available high-speed option.
Should I prioritise gigabit-cable postcodes when choosing in KY9?
If bandwidth demands are high, yes. Otherwise, the 30-300 Mbps moderate band delivers adequate performance, though with less capacity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KY9 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