KA26 9DU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA26) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9DU) 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 KA26.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA26 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DU.
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 KA26 9DU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GIRVAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA26 9DU postcode have the street address of Orchard Avenue
It is situated within the post town of GIRVAN within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA26 9DU is within Girvan.
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Map Coordinates for KA26 9DU
| Latitude | 55.2429068083 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.84864107295 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KA26 9DU
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| Landranger 1:50,000 76 Girvan | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for KA26 9DU
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 62.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 82.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 82.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 76.00% | SSE 18 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 38.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 36.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 35.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 37.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA26 9DU Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA26 9DU
| Average Mbps | 53.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 59.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KA26 9DU has an average download speed of 53.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,531 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
31% of postcodes (361,639) have slower broadband speeds.
69% of postcodes (821,471) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA26 9DU
| Average Mbps | 13.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA26 9DU has an average upload speed of 13 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,716 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
45% of postcodes (535,563) have slower upload speeds.
54% of postcodes (638,362) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA26 9DU Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
Girvan Academy
Address: Girvan Academy, 62 The Avenue, Girvan, KA26 9DW
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01465 716816
Scotland Primary Schools
Girvan Primary School
Address: Girvan Primary School, 7 Wesley Road, Girvan, KA26 9DD
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01465 716801
Sacred Heart Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Primary School, Henrietta Street, Girvan, KA26 9AW
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01465 716809
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA26 9DU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 17.42 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 24.46 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 26.52 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 26.52 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 28.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 41.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA26 9DU
GIRVAN RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRS MCMASTER, BROOKSBANK & MCKELVEY, GIRVAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BRIDGEMILL, GIRVAN, KA26 9HQ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 713343
DR MCCULLOCH & PARTNERS
Address: GIRVAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BRIDGEMILL, GIRVAN, AYRSHIRE, KA26 9HQ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 712281
DAILLY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, BACK ROAD, DAILLY, GIRVAN, KA26 9SH
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 811224
CARRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 HIGH STREET, MAYBOLE, KA19 7BY
Distance: 10.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01655 882278
MAYBOLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 HIGH STREET, MAYBOLE, KA19 7BY
Distance: 10.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01655 882708
BALLANTRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 MAIN STREET, BALLANTRAE, GIRVAN, KA26 0NB
Distance: 11.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 831302
Transport Links near KA26 9DU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KA26 9DU
- Girvan
Girvan station, Vicarton Street, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9HFDistance: 0.55 milesDriving Time: 1.48 minutes - Maybole
Maybole station, Culzean Road, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8DSDistance: 12.14 milesDriving Time: 16.27 minutes - Barrhill
Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QFDistance: 13.64 milesDriving Time: 19.66 minutes - Ayr
Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1THDistance: 20.46 milesDriving Time: 29.59 minutes - Newton-on-Ayr
Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BPDistance: 22.10 milesDriving Time: 31.67 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KA26 9DU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA26 9DU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA26 9DU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Allan Dorans |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA26 9DU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is South 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 South Ayrshire at the following link South Ayrshire.How much is the Council Tax?
South 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 South 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 KA26 9DU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of South 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA26 9DU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Vicarton Street, GIRVAN, KA26 9HF | 0.45 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA26 9DU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 14.25 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 17.40 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 19.01 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 26.10 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 18.01 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 26.25 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 28.22 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 28.55 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 26.25 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 28.39 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 28.47 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 44.17 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 49.64 miles | Directions from KA26 9DU to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |