St Andrews, on the east coast of Fife overlooking the North Sea, is a compact historic town of cobbled streets, ruined cathedral and castle remains that belie its modern role as a global academic and sporting hub. Its shoreline, harbour and the world‑famous Old Course make it a magnet for visitors, while the compact urban form and surrounding farmland give the ward a distinctive coastal‑market town feel.
The presence of the University of St Andrews gives the area a youthful, international character and is a major economic driver alongside tourism, golf‑related business and local services; that mix also produces seasonal population swings, pressures on housing and a lively cultural scene with lectures, concerts and community events. Long history as an ecclesiastical centre and birthplace of organised golf sits alongside active local civic groups and a small‑town social fabric that balances residents, students and visitors.
Postcode districts covering St. Andrews
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Perth 24 miles38.6 km
- Glenrothes 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Arbroath 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Forfar 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Carnoustie 12.4 miles20 km
- Methil 12.6 miles20.3 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Andrews Place 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Strathkinness Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Guardbridge Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Leuchars Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Balmullo Place 4.8 miles7.8 km
- East Neuk and Landward Ward 6 miles9.7 km
- Ceres Place 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Tay Bridgehead Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Cupar Place 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Tayport Place 8 miles12.8 km
- Gauldry Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Newport-on-Tay and Wormit Place 8.2 miles13.3 km
Example postcodes in St. Andrews
KY16 9AW, KY16 9BW, KY16 8EH, KY16 8SQ, KY16 9JT, KY16 9DP, KY16 8LJ, KY16 9DD, KY16 9BH … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 33.7 miles54.3 km
- Aberdeen Airport 64.6 miles103.9 km
- Leuchars Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Cupar Railway Station 6.9 miles11 km
Hotels in St. Andrews Ad
- Old Course Hotel St Andrews 5
- Rusacks St Andrews 5
- Rooms at the Saint
- Rufflets St Andrews 4
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews 4
- Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns
- The Albany Hotel St Andrews 3
- The Dunvegan Hotel
- Cleveden House by the Dunvegan
- Kinnettles Hotel and Spa 5
Schools in St. Andrews
- Canongate Primary School Primary
- Greyfriars RC Primary School Primary
- Lawhead Primary School Primary
- Madras College Secondary
- St Leonards School Independent - all ages
- Strathkinness Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mount Melville Estate 1.2 miles2 km
- Cupar Castle Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Pitcorthie House Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Balcarres House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 9.3 miles15 km
- Over Rankeilour Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Rankeilour Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Strip Wood Forest 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Tannadice Park Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Big Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Dens Park Stadium 11 miles17.8 km