KA6 6GJ 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 (6GJ) 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 GJ.
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 6GJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DALMELLINGTON SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA6 6GJ postcode have the street address of Corton Lea
It is situated within the post town of AYR within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA6 6GJ is within Ayr.
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Map Coordinates for KA6 6GJ
| Latitude | 55.4274398853 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.61808263104 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for KA6 6GJ
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Weather Forecast for KA6 6GJ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | W 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 40.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 61.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | SSE 18 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 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 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA6 6GJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA6 6GJ
| Average Mbps | 161.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 50.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KA6 6GJ has an average download speed of 161.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
195 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
93% of postcodes (1,099,826) have slower broadband speeds.
7% of postcodes (84,620) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA6 6GJ
| Average Mbps | 18.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KA6 6GJ has an average upload speed of 18.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,897 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
89% of postcodes (1,052,325) have slower upload speeds.
11% of postcodes (127,419) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA6 6GJ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Kincaidston Primary School
Address: Kincaidston Primary School, 25 Cranesbill Court, Kincaidston, AYR, KA7 3YN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01292 612492
Forehill Primary School
Address: Forehill Primary School, 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, KA7 3HR
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01292 612461
Minishant Primary School
Address: Minishant Primary School, Merrick Crescent, Minishant, KA19 8ET
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: 01292 612144
Alloway Primary School
Address: Alloway Primary School, 16 Doonholm Road, Ayr, KA7 4QQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01292 612490
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kyle Academy
Address: Kyle Academy, 7 Overmills Road, Ayr, KA7 3LR
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: 01292 612338
Queen Margaret Academy
Address: Queen Margaret Academy, 33A Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA7 3TL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01292 612020
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA6 6GJ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 12.99 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 12.99 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 13.41 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 26.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 28.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA6 6GJ
AUCS AYR
Address: AYR HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6DX
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR SERVICE
Address: PRIMARY CARE STORE, CASSILLIS HOUSE, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA6 6AB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 578653
A&A POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: AILSA HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6AB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 513831
BANKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 148 DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA7 3PR
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264080
DALBLAIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 56 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UQ
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 267432
RACECOURSE ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 3 RACECOURSE ROAD, AYR, KA7 2DF
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 886622
Transport Links near KA6 6GJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KA6 6GJ
- Ayr
Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1THDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 6.33 minutes - Newton-on-Ayr
Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BPDistance: 4.23 milesDriving Time: 7.95 minutes - Maybole
Maybole station, Culzean Road, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8DSDistance: 6.44 milesDriving Time: 9.48 minutes - Prestwick Town
Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQDistance: 6.93 milesDriving Time: 11.46 minutes - Prestwick International Airport
Prestwick International Airport sta, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PLDistance: 10.15 milesDriving Time: 11.75 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KA6 6GJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA6 6GJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA6 6GJ 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 6GJ 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 6GJ 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 CouncilPostcodes near the KA6 6GJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA6 6GJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Hollow Park Court, AYR, KA7 4TH | 1.00 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Castlehill Road, AYR, KA7 2HT | 3.18 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, AYR, KA7 1QW | 3.90 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Main Street, AYR, KA8 8BU | 4.45 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Liberator Drive, AYR, KA8 9BF | 5.90 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA6 6GJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 2.43 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to 158-160 High Street |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 2.46 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Dunure Rd |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 3.60 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 12.54 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 2.78 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 12.77 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 13.03 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 13.15 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 12.77 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 13.04 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 15.91 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 28.09 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 29.49 miles | Directions from KA6 6GJ to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |