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 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 19.8 miles
- Perth 24 miles
- Glenrothes 16.5 miles
- Arbroath 18.3 miles
- Forfar 21.3 miles
- Carnoustie 12.4 miles
- Methil 12.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Andrews Place 0.9 miles
- Strathkinness Place 1.6 miles
- Guardbridge Place 3 miles
- Leuchars Place 3.7 miles
- Balmullo Place 4.8 miles
- East Neuk and Landward Ward 6 miles
- Ceres Place 6.1 miles
- Tay Bridgehead Ward 6.3 miles
- Cupar Place 6.9 miles
- Tayport Place 8 miles
- Gauldry Place 8.2 miles
- Newport-on-Tay and Wormit Place 8.2 miles
Example postcodes in St. Andrews
KY16 9EG, KY16 9HL, KY16 9TQ, KY16 9DT, KY16 8RG, KY16 9NQ, KY16 9PE, KY16 8BL, KY16 9QH … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 33.7 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 64.6 miles
- Leuchars Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Cupar Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels in St. Andrews Ad
- Hotel du Vin St. Andrews 4
- Old Course Hotel St Andrews 5
- Greyfriars Inn
- Rusacks St. Andrews 5
- Ardgowan Hotel 3
- Kinnettles Hotel & Spa 5
- McIntosh Hall - Campus Accommodation 3
- Haar with Rooms 5 stars 5
- The Albany St Andrews 3
- Premier Inn St Andrews 3
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 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 6.9 miles
- Pitcorthie House Estate 8.2 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 8.2 miles
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 9.3 miles
- Over Rankeilour Estate 9.7 miles
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 9.8 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 10.2 miles
- Strip Wood Forest 10.6 miles
- Tannadice Park Stadium 11 miles
- Big Wood Forest 11 miles
- Dens Park Stadium 11 miles