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Location in FifeThornton sits where the marker shows within the county.

25,989
Population
12,367
Households
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About Thornton

Thornton is a village located in Fife, Scotland, with the postcode area KY1. It is situated near the larger town of Kirkcaldy, providing residents and visitors with access to various amenities and services. The village has a mix of residential areas and local shops, catering to everyday needs.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling. Thornton is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to reach nearby towns and attractions. The village is also close to the coast, allowing for seaside excursions. Overall, Thornton serves as a convenient base for exploring the wider Fife area.

Local Data for Thornton

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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Glenrothes With Thornton Train Station 0.3 miles
Markinch Train Station 2.6 miles
Kirkcaldy Train Station 3.7 miles
Cardenden Train Station 4.4 miles
Lochgelly Train Station 6.3 miles
Kinghorn Train Station 6.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stenton 0.9 miles Pitteuchar 1.2 miles Coaltown of Balgonie 1.8 miles East Finglassie 1.8 miles Gallatown 2 miles Woodside 2 miles Auchmuty 2 miles Boreland 2.2 miles Rimbleton 2.2 miles Dunnikier 2.2 miles Smeaton 2.5 miles Sinclairtown 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Fife
Ward Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy
Constituency Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornton

What is the population of Thornton?
Thornton has a population of approximately 25,989 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Thornton?
Thornton is covered by the KY1 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Thornton?
The nearest railway station to Thornton is Glenrothes With Thornton Train Station, about 0.3 miles away.

Streets in KY1 30 shown View all streets

A92 1 A921 4 A955 9 Abbotshall Road 3 Adam Smith Close 2 Adam Smith Court 1 Aitken Place 1 AitkIn Court 1 Alexander Street 4 Alexandra Street 4 Alison Street 2 Allen Court 1 Almond Place 1 Anderson Street 2 Approach Row 1 Approach Terrace 2 Asquith Street 1 Ava Street 2 B9130 5 Bakers Lane 1 Balbeggie Avenue 2 Balgonie Street 1 Bandon Avenue 3 Bank Street 1 Barclay Court 1 Barnet Crescent 3 Beatty Court 1 Beatty Crescent 4 Beech Avenue 1 Berwick Place 2

Postcodes in KY1 50 shown View all postcodes

KY1 1AB KY1 1AD KY1 1AF KY1 1AG KY1 1AH KY1 1AJ KY1 1AN KY1 1AW KY1 1BB KY1 1BD KY1 1BE KY1 1BG KY1 1BH KY1 1BJ KY1 1BL KY1 1BN KY1 1BP KY1 1BS KY1 1BT KY1 1BU KY1 1BX KY1 1BZ KY1 1DA KY1 1DB KY1 1DG KY1 1DH KY1 1DJ KY1 1DL KY1 1DN KY1 1DP KY1 1DQ KY1 1DR KY1 1DS KY1 1DT KY1 1DU KY1 1DW KY1 1DZ KY1 1EA KY1 1ED KY1 1EH KY1 1EL KY1 1EN KY1 1EQ KY1 1ER KY1 1ET KY1 1EU KY1 1EX KY1 1EY KY1 1EZ KY1 1GA