KA23 9AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA23) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9AL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case KA which means Kilmarnock.
- Postal District. In our case KA23.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA23 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
The regional mail center for the post area KA is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the KA23 9AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SALTCOATS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA23 9AL postcode have the street address of Ritchie Street
It is situated within the post town of WEST KILBRIDE within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA23 9AL is within West Kilbride.
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KA23 9AL: Points of Interest
The Regent
The Regent is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 33 Ritchie Street, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, KA23 9AL.
Scottish Co-op
Scottish Co-op is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at 12 Ritchie Street, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, KA23 9AL.
The Wee Deli
The Wee Deli is a retail outlet located at 2 Ritchie Street, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, KA23 9AL.
Map Coordinates for KA23 9AL
| Latitude | 55.6943304425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.85901318417 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA23 9AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA23 9AL
| Average Mbps | 55.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 58.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.820 |
KA23 9AL has an average download speed of 55.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,533 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
33% of postcodes (389,081) have slower broadband speeds.
67% of postcodes (794,027) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA23 9AL
| Average Mbps | 14.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA23 9AL has an average upload speed of 14.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,677 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
60% of postcodes (711,210) have slower upload speeds.
39% of postcodes (461,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA23 9AL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
West Kilbride Primary School
Address: West Kilbride Primary School, Hunterston Road, WEST KILBRIDE, KA23 9EX
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01294 822353
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA23 9AL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 9.26 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 9.26 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 15.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 17.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 18.03 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 18.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA23 9AL
CENTRAL AVENUE SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 CENTRAL AVENUE, ARDROSSAN, AYRSHIRE, KA22 7DX
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463838
SOUTH BEACH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8 HARBOUR STREET, ARDROSSAN, KA22 8BS
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463011
CUMBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GARRISON HOUSE, COLLEGE STREET, MILLPORT, ISLE OF CUMBRAE, KA28 0DE
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 531400
SALTCOATS GROUP PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 17-19 RAISE STREET, SALTCOATS, KA21 5LX
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 605141
DALRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 50 VENNEL STREET, DALRY, AYRSHIRE, KA24 4AF
Distance: 5.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 832523
AYRSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 20 MAIN STREET, STEVENSTON, KA20 3AB
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 464141
Motorway Junctions near KA23 9AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA23 9AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA23 9AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Patricia Gibson |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA23 9AL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is North Ayrshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for North Ayrshire at the following link North Ayrshire.How much is the Council Tax?
North Ayrshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North Ayrshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the KA23 9AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of North Ayrshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
North Ayrshire Council | LibrariesPostcodes near the KA23 9AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA23 9AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Harbour Road, ARDROSSAN, KA22 8BZ | 6.67 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Asda |
| Tesco, High Road, SALTCOATS, KA21 5RP | 7.87 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Hamilton Street, SALTCOATS, KA21 5DT | 7.90 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, The Braes, SALTCOATS, KA21 5EP | 8.20 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Braes, SALTCOATS, KA21 5EP | 8.20 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA23 9AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 9.58 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Riverway Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 15.75 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Queens Drive |
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 17.94 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Anderson Street |
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 18.08 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to Linwood Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 5.73 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.32 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 15.41 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 16.50 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 5.86 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.32 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 15.66 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 18.26 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 20.73 miles | Directions from KA23 9AL to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |