KA5 6QA 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 (6QA) 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 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QA.
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 6QA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CUMNOCK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA5 6QA postcode have the street address of Somerville Street
It is situated within the post town of MAUCHLINE within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA5 6QA is within Catrine.
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Map Coordinates for KA5 6QA
| Latitude | 55.5010985073 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.32262103976 |
Weather Forecast for KA5 6QA
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA5 6QA Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA5 6QA
| Average Mbps | 57.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 64.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
KA5 6QA has an average download speed of 57 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,447 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (416,379) have slower broadband speeds.
65% of postcodes (766,815) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA5 6QA
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA5 6QA has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA5 6QA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Sorn Primary School
Address: Sorn Primary School, 14 Main Street, Sorn, KA5 6HU
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01290 551496
Catrine Primary School
Address: Catrine Primary School, Fourfields, Catrine, KA5 6PS
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01290 551436
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA5 6QA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 10.08 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 12.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 15.63 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 15.63 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 18.73 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)
Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT
Distance: 18.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA5 6QA
BALLOCHMYLE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: THE CLINIC, INSTITUTE AVENUE, MAUCHLINE, KA5 6RU
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01290 456001
AUCHINLECK SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, MAIN STREET, AUCHINLECK, CUMNOCK, KA18 2AY
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01290 424713
TANYARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 2 TANYARD, CUMNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA18 1BF
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01290 421157
TAIGLUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRONGAN RESOURCE CENTRE, MILL OF SHIELD ROAD, DRONGAN, AYR, KA6 7AY
Distance: 7.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 591345
GALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5A HENRIETTA STREET, GALSTON, KA4 8HW
Distance: 7.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 820424
LOUDOUN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHORE TERRACE, DARVEL, KA17 0HD
Distance: 7.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01560 320205
Transport Links near KA5 6QA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KA5 6QA
- Auchinleck
Auchinleck station, off Main Street, Auchinleck, East Ayrshire, KA18 2BHDistance: 3.31 milesDriving Time: 5.03 minutes - New Cumnock
New Cumnock station, Pathhead, New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18 4DGDistance: 10.59 milesDriving Time: 14.04 minutes - Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock station, Hill Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 2AFDistance: 12.06 milesDriving Time: 17.50 minutes - Prestwick International Airport
Prestwick International Airport sta, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PLDistance: 15.64 milesDriving Time: 20.96 minutes - Prestwick Town
Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQDistance: 16.57 milesDriving Time: 23.02 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KA5 6QA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA5 6QA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA5 6QA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alan Brown |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA5 6QA Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is East 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 East Ayrshire at the following link East Ayrshire.How much is the Council Tax?
East 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 East Ayrshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the KA5 6QA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of East 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.
Arts, museums and librariesPostcodes near the KA5 6QA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA5 6QA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Main Street, Auchinleck, CUMNOCK, KA18 2AA | 4.45 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Tesco |
| Aldi, Ayr Road, CUMNOCK, KA18 1EQ | 6.25 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Aldi |
| Asda, Townhead Street, Cumnock, KA18 1LE | 6.59 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Asda |
| Tesco, Polwarth Street, GALSTON, KA4 8HG | 11.64 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA5 6QA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 9.51 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Queens Drive |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 10.82 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 12.30 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to 158-160 High Street |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 14.94 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to Dunure Rd |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 8.82 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 9.87 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 11.67 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 15.57 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 9.60 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 15.57 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 18.74 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 18.81 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 18.94 miles | Directions from KA5 6QA to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |