South Ayrshire Council Virtual School
Address: South Ayrshire Council Virtual School, County Buildings, Wellington Square, AYR, KA7 1DR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01292 612319
Postcode guide
KA8 8BA postcode in Ayr
Most properties on Waggon Road use this postcode. KA8 8BA sits in Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran. Broadband data is available.
The KA8 8BA postcode is used for mail delivery within the United Kingdom.
The KA8 8BA postcode lies within the town of AYR, and many of its properties use the street address Waggon Road.
PostcodeKA8 8BA
Known addresses0
Nearby towns listed8
Retail clusters listed0
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Postcode breakdown
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code.
The postcode can also be broken into four parts:
- Postal area: KA which means Kilmarnock.
- Postal district: KA8.
- Postal sector: KA8 8.
- Postcode unit: BA.
The regional mail centre for the post area KA is the Scottish Distribution Centre, located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
Map coordinates
| Latitude | 55.471404541924 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.6323120256773 |
Transport links
Train stations
Newton-on-Ayr
Address: Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BP
Postcode: KA8 9BP
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.31 miles
Ayr
Address: Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH
Postcode: KA7 1TH
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.94 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway junctions
M77 J8
Distance: 17.16 miles
Driving Time: 20.36 minutes
M77 J7
Distance: 18.16 miles
Driving Time: 21.65 minutes
M77 J6
Distance: 20.82 miles
Driving Time: 24.62 minutes
M77 J5
Distance: 25.85 miles
Driving Time: 28.82 minutes
M77 J4
Distance: 27.94 miles
Driving Time: 31.19 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Broadband speeds
Download speeds
| Average Mbps | 48.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
KA8 8BA has an average download speed of 48 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,405 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
24% of postcodes (281,143) have slower broadband speeds.
76% of postcodes (902,093) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA8 8BA has an average upload speed of 10.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
24% of postcodes (289,885) have slower upload speeds.
75% of postcodes (887,453) have faster upload speeds.
Schools and education
Scotland Secondary schools
Ayr Academy
Address: Ayr Academy, University Avenue, Ayr, KA8 0SZ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01292 612028
South Ayrshire Council Virtual School
Address: South Ayrshire Council Virtual School, County Buildings, Wellington Square, AYR, KA7 1DR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01292 612319
Ayr Academy
Address: Ayr Academy, University Avenue, Ayr, KA8 0SZ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01292 612028
Scotland Primary schools
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, 15A Gould Street, Ayr, KA8 9PJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01292 612713
Dalmilling Primary School
Address: Dalmilling Primary School, 4 Harthall, Ayr, KA8 0PD
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01292 612736
Heathfield Primary School
Address: Heathfield Primary School, Heathfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9DR
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01292 612123
Holmston Primary School
Address: Holmston Primary School, Holmston Road, Ayr, KA7 3BB
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01292 612705
St John's Primary School
Address: St John's Primary School, 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01292 612711
Kingcase Primary School
Address: Kingcase Primary School, Nursery Avenue, Prestwick, KA9 2DG
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01292 473451
Newton Primary School
Address: Newton Primary School, 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, KA8 8JL
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01292 612714
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, 15A Gould Street, Ayr, KA8 9PJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01292 612713
Dalmilling Primary School
Address: Dalmilling Primary School, 4 Harthall, Ayr, KA8 0PD
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01292 612736
Heathfield Primary School
Address: Heathfield Primary School, Heathfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9DR
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01292 612123
Holmston Primary School
Address: Holmston Primary School, Holmston Road, Ayr, KA7 3BB
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01292 612705
St John's Primary School
Address: St John's Primary School, 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01292 612711
Kingcase Primary School
Address: Kingcase Primary School, Nursery Avenue, Prestwick, KA9 2DG
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01292 473451
Newton Primary School
Address: Newton Primary School, 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, KA8 8JL
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01292 612714
Health services nearby
These entries are nearby reference points for the postcode area.
Nearest opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP surgeries
TAM'S BRIG SURGERY
Address: 107 NEW ROAD, AYR, KA8 8DD
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 262697
THE CATHCART STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 CATHCART STREET, AYR, KA7 1BJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264051
THE FULLARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264260
BARNS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 281439
THE SURGERY
Address: 9 ALLOWAY PLACE, AYR, KA7 2AQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 611835
DALBLAIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 56 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UQ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 267432
RACECOURSE ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 3 RACECOURSE ROAD, AYR, KA7 2DF
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 886622
BANKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 148 DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA7 3PR
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264080
STATION ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AQ
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 671444
KIRKHALL SURGERY
Address: 4 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AW
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 476626
A&A POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: AILSA HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6AB
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 513831
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR SERVICE
Address: PRIMARY CARE STORE, CASSILLIS HOUSE, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA6 6AB
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 578653
AUCS AYR
Address: AYR HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6DX
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
TEMPLEHILL SURGERY
Address: 23 TEMPLEHILL, TROON, KA10 6BQ
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 312012
PORTLAND SURGERY TROON
Address: 1 DUKES ROAD, TROON, KA10 6QR
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 312489
TAIGLUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRONGAN RESOURCE CENTRE, MILL OF SHIELD ROAD, DRONGAN, AYR, KA6 7AY
Distance: 7.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 591345
DUNDONALD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 MAIN STREET, DUNDONALD, KILMARNOCK, KA2 9HF
Distance: 7.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 850496
MAYBOLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 HIGH STREET, MAYBOLE, KA19 7BY
Distance: 8.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01655 882708
CARRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 HIGH STREET, MAYBOLE, KA19 7BY
Distance: 8.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01655 882278
Nearby places, shopping and food
Nearest towns
| Nearest town | Distance (miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | 0.92 | S | 171.90 |
| Prestwick | 2.08 | NNE | 23.76 |
| Troon | 5.16 | NNW | 346.09 |
| Maybole | 8.31 | SSW | 193.34 |
| Irvine | 10.06 | N | 352.73 |
| Galston | 13.33 | NE | 47.83 |
| Cumnock | 14.40 | E | 94.42 |
| New Cumnock | 18.38 | ESE | 106.15 |
Popular supermarkets nearby
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Main Street, AYR, KA8 8BU | 0.51 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, AYR, KA7 1QW | 1.06 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Castlehill Road, AYR, KA7 2HT | 1.79 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Ayr Road, PRESTWICK, KA9 1TW | 1.91 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Ayr Road, PRESTWICK, KA9 1TW | 1.91 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
Popular restaurants nearby
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 0.65 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 1.48 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 3.66 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 9.46 miles | Directions to Riverway Retail Park |
| McDonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 0.71 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.68 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 10.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 10.70 miles | Directions to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.68 miles | Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 10.58 miles | Directions to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 12.85 miles | Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 25.56 miles | Directions to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 26.18 miles | Directions to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
Council, representatives and local support
Elected representatives
| Westminster Constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Elaine Stewart |
| Political Party | Labour |
Libraries
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