KA6 7BQ 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 (7BQ) 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 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
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 7BQ 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 7BQ postcode have the street address of Drumwhill Road
It is situated within the post town of AYR within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA6 7BQ is within Drongan.
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Map Coordinates for KA6 7BQ
| Latitude | 55.4337813756 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.46299237228 |
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Weather Forecast for KA6 7BQ
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 91.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 93.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 93.00% | W 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 57.00% | W 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 44.00% | WNW 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 38.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA6 7BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA6 7BQ
| Average Mbps | 58.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 57.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.330 |
KA6 7BQ has an average download speed of 58.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,464 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (435,453) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (747,724) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA6 7BQ
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA6 7BQ has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA6 7BQ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 6.81 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 12.17 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 14.80 miles
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VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 14.80 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 23.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 25.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA6 7BQ
TAIGLUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRONGAN RESOURCE CENTRE, MILL OF SHIELD ROAD, DRONGAN, AYR, KA6 7AY
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 591345
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR SERVICE
Address: PRIMARY CARE STORE, CASSILLIS HOUSE, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA6 6AB
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 578653
A&A POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: AILSA HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6AB
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 513831
AUCS AYR
Address: AYR HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6DX
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 DOONSIDE AVENUE, PATNA, AYR, EAST AYRSHIRE, KA6 7LX
Distance: 5.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 532500
BANKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 148 DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA7 3PR
Distance: 5.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264080
Transport Links near KA6 7BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: KA6 7BQ
- Ayr
Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1THDistance: 8.28 milesDriving Time: 14.27 minutes - Auchinleck
Auchinleck station, off Main Street, Auchinleck, East Ayrshire, KA18 2BHDistance: 9.01 milesDriving Time: 13.96 minutes - Newton-on-Ayr
Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BPDistance: 9.21 milesDriving Time: 15.75 minutes - Prestwick Town
Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQDistance: 11.19 milesDriving Time: 18.88 minutes - Prestwick International Airport
Prestwick International Airport sta, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PLDistance: 12.71 milesDriving Time: 16.84 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near KA6 7BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA6 7BQ
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA6 7BQ 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 7BQ 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 KA6 7BQ 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA6 7BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Glencairn Retail Park, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4AY | 18.49 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Iceland |
| Asda, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XF | 18.59 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Asda |
| Aldi, West Netherton Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4BU | 18.96 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, Polwarth Street, GALSTON, KA4 8HG | 19.27 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Tesco |
| Iceland, Fowlds Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3DG | 19.29 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA6 7BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 6.05 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 6.80 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to 158-160 High Street |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 8.55 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Dunure Rd |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 11.61 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to Queens Drive |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 6.40 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 11.28 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 11.89 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 14.64 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 11.68 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 14.64 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 18.18 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 24.93 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 25.19 miles | Directions from KA6 7BQ to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |