KA5 5LU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5LU) 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 KA5.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA5 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.
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 KA5 5LU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CUMNOCK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of MAUCHLINE within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA5 5LU is within Tarbolton.
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KA5 5LU: Points of Interest
Crofthead Farm House B \& B
Crofthead Farm House B \& B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Crofthead Farm, B744 Garden Street Tarbolton - Coun, Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, KA5 5LU.
Map Coordinates for KA5 5LU
| Latitude | 55.5219409927 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.47496441902 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KA5 5LU
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 326 Ayr and Troon | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 327 Cumnock and Dalmellington | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 70 Ayr & Kilmarnock | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KA5 5LU
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 37.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | S 13 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) | 13.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 36.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of KA5 5LU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Tarbolton Primary School
Address: Tarbolton Primary School, Tarbolton Community Campus, Montgomerie Street, TARBOLTON, KA5 5QA
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01292 612152
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA5 5LU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 6.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 7.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 9.89 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 9.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 18.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 20.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA5 5LU
KIRKHALL SURGERY
Address: 4 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AW
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 476626
STATION ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AQ
Distance: 5.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 671444
BALLOCHMYLE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: THE CLINIC, INSTITUTE AVENUE, MAUCHLINE, KA5 6RU
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01290 456001
THE WARDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 25 DUNDONALD ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 1RU
Distance: 5.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 526514
DUNDONALD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 MAIN STREET, DUNDONALD, KILMARNOCK, KA2 9HF
Distance: 5.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 850496
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 PORTLAND ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2DL
Distance: 6.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 522411
Transport Links near KA5 5LU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KA5 5LU
- Newton-on-Ayr
Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BPDistance: 9.09 milesDriving Time: 13.03 minutes - Prestwick International Airport
Prestwick International Airport sta, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PLDistance: 9.56 milesDriving Time: 11.66 minutes - Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock station, Hill Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 2AFDistance: 10.13 milesDriving Time: 14.69 minutes - Prestwick Town
Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQDistance: 10.49 milesDriving Time: 13.72 minutes - Troon
Troon station, St. Meddans Road, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6JYDistance: 11.07 milesDriving Time: 14.97 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KA5 5LU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA5 5LU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA5 5LU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Central Ayrshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Philippa Whitford |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA5 5LU 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 KA5 5LU 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.
Libraries & Archives - Stirling CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the KA5 5LU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Glencairn Retail Park, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4AY | 8.70 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Iceland |
| Asda, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XF | 8.77 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Asda |
| Aldi, West Netherton Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4BU | 9.16 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Fowlds Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3DG | 9.48 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Iceland |
| Morrisons, West Langlands Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2PY | 10.09 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA5 5LU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 5.51 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Queens Drive |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 5.63 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 7.32 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to 158-160 High Street |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 9.54 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 5.19 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 5.80 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 6.64 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.80 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 5.58 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.80 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 13.31 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 19.75 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 20.09 miles | Directions from KA5 5LU to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |