KA27 8HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA27) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8HQ) 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 KA27.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA27 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.
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 KA27 8HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BRODICK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA27 8HQ postcode have the street address of Newton Road
It is situated within the post town of ISLE OF ARRAN within the old postal county of Buteshire.
KA27 8HQ is within the village of Lochranza.
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Map Coordinates for KA27 8HQ
| Latitude | 55.7018397546 |
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| Longitude | -5.28370557715 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KA27 8HQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 361 Isle of Arran | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 62 North Kintyre | ||
| Landranger 1:50,000 69 Isle of Arran | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KA27 8HQ
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 4 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 32.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA27 8HQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA27 8HQ
| Average Mbps | 61.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.990 |
KA27 8HQ has an average download speed of 61.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,340 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (480,045) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (703,256) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA27 8HQ
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA27 8HQ has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA27 8HQ Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA27 8HQ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 24.69 miles
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VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 24.69 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 26.53 miles
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SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 26.59 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 29.82 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 30.46 miles
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA27 8HQ
THE CARRADALE SURGERY
Address: CARRADALE, CAMPBELTOWN, PA28 6QG
Distance: 11.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01583 431376
TARBERT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CAMPBELTOWN ROAD, TARBERT, ARGYLL AND BUTE, PA29 6TY
Distance: 12.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01880 820219
THE BUTE PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, TOWNHEAD, ROTHESAY, ISLE OF BUTE, PA20 9JL
Distance: 12.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01700 502290
AUCS ARRAN
Address: ARRAN WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8LF
Distance: 12.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
ARRAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MURRAY CRESCENT, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8NS
Distance: 13.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01770 600516
DR A MACGREGOR & DR N HALLUM
Address: KYLES MEDICAL CENTRE, TIGHNABRUAICH, PA21 2BE
Distance: 13.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01700 811207
Motorway Junctions near KA27 8HQ
Train Stations
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Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA27 8HQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Patricia Gibson |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA27 8HQ 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 KA27 8HQ 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.
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