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KY6 2SQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate3.3/10

Crime Domain Proxy

Wealthy area 10/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 10/10Scotland
Median sold price£173kKY16 sample - 0 sales
Recent change-1.0%month-on-month

Some well-rated schools nearby 11 within 1 mile

About KY6 2SQ: area rating, property, schools and local change

KY6 2SQ is a postcode in Glenrothes West and Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KY6 2SQ, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around KY6 2SQ are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for KY6 2SQ is based on Glenrothes Pitteuchar. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.

For property prices near KY6 2SQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KY16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £173k from 0 rolling sales, down 1.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near KY6 2SQ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KY6 2SQ by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near KY6 2SQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about KY6 2SQ

Is KY6 2SQ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near KY6 2SQ?

Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near KY6 2SQ?

11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What are typical property prices in KY6 2SQ?

The latest median sold price is £173k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around KY6 2SQ?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.