KA6 6BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6BU) 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 KA6.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA6 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
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 KA6 6BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DALMELLINGTON SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of AYR within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA6 6BU is within Ayr.
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Map Coordinates for KA6 6BU
| Latitude | 55.4138264277 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.59975307822 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KA6 6BU
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| Landranger 1:50,000 70 Ayr & Kilmarnock | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for KA6 6BU
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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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) | 3.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 36.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 36.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 42.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA6 6BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA6 6BU
| Average Mbps | 9.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 18.210 |
KA6 6BU has an average download speed of 9.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
174 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (11,972) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,172,495) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA6 6BU
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.190 |
KA6 6BU has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA6 6BU Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA6 6BU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 14.04 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 14.04 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 14.07 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 26.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 29.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA6 6BU
AUCS AYR
Address: AYR HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6DX
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR SERVICE
Address: PRIMARY CARE STORE, CASSILLIS HOUSE, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA6 6AB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 578653
A&A POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: AILSA HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6AB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 513831
BANKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 148 DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA7 3PR
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264080
DALBLAIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 56 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UQ
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 267432
RACECOURSE ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 3 RACECOURSE ROAD, AYR, KA7 2DF
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 886622
Transport Links near KA6 6BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KA6 6BU
- Ayr
Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1THDistance: 5.46 milesDriving Time: 9.82 minutes - Maybole
Maybole station, Culzean Road, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8DSDistance: 6.26 milesDriving Time: 10.25 minutes - Newton-on-Ayr
Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BPDistance: 6.45 milesDriving Time: 11.44 minutes - Prestwick Town
Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQDistance: 9.15 milesDriving Time: 14.95 minutes - Prestwick International Airport
Prestwick International Airport sta, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PLDistance: 12.36 milesDriving Time: 15.24 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KA6 6BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA6 6BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA6 6BU 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 KA6 6BU 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 KA6 6BU 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 KA6 6BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Hollow Park Court, AYR, KA7 4TH | 2.65 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Castlehill Road, AYR, KA7 2HT | 4.93 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, AYR, KA7 1QW | 5.67 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Iceland |
| Aldi, Main Street, AYR, KA8 8BU | 6.20 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Liberator Drive, AYR, KA8 9BF | 7.24 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA6 6BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 3.29 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 3.53 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 4.44 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 13.59 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 3.76 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 13.60 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 13.81 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 13.82 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 13.68 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 13.82 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 17.02 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 28.66 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 28.70 miles | Directions from KA6 6BU to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |