KA8 9HS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9HS) 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 KA8.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA9 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HS.
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 KA8 9HS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA8 9HS postcode have the street address of Hunters Avenue
It is situated within the post town of AYR within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA8 9HS is within Ayr.
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Map Coordinates for KA8 9HS
| Latitude | 55.4764393701 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.61675835071 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA8 9HS Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA8 9HS
| Average Mbps | 94.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 60.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
KA8 9HS has an average download speed of 94.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
747 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
64% of postcodes (753,172) have slower broadband speeds.
36% of postcodes (430,722) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA8 9HS
| Average Mbps | 15.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
KA8 9HS has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.
32% of postcodes (380,208) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA8 9HS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
St Ninian's Primary School
Address: St Ninian's Primary School, Sherwood Road, Prestwick, KA9 1EY
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01292 473457
Glenburn Primary School
Address: Glenburn Primary School, Sherwood Road, Prestwick, KA9 1EY
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01292 473452
Kingcase Primary School
Address: Kingcase Primary School, Nursery Avenue, Prestwick, KA9 2DG
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01292 473451
Heathfield Primary School
Address: Heathfield Primary School, Heathfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9DR
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01292 612123
Dalmilling Primary School
Address: Dalmilling Primary School, 4 Harthall, Ayr, KA8 0PD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01292 612736
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, 15A Gould Street, Ayr, KA8 9PJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01292 612713
St John's Primary School
Address: St John's Primary School, 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01292 612711
Newton Primary School
Address: Newton Primary School, 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, KA8 8JL
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01292 612714
Holmston Primary School
Address: Holmston Primary School, Holmston Road, Ayr, KA7 3BB
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01292 612705
Scotland Secondary Schools
Prestwick Academy
Address: Prestwick Academy, 15 Newdykes Road, Prestwick, KA9 2LB
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01292 477121
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: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01292 612319
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA8 9HS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 9.67 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 9.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 10.29 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 23.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 25.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA8 9HS
TAM'S BRIG SURGERY
Address: 107 NEW ROAD, AYR, KA8 8DD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 262697
THE CATHCART STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 CATHCART STREET, AYR, KA7 1BJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264051
BARNS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UL
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 281439
THE FULLARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UL
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264260
DALBLAIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 56 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 267432
THE SURGERY
Address: 9 ALLOWAY PLACE, AYR, KA7 2AQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 611835
Motorway Junctions near KA8 9HS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA8 9HS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA8 9HS 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 KA8 9HS 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 KA8 9HS 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA8 9HS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Ayr Road, PRESTWICK, KA9 1TW | 1.09 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Ayr Road, PRESTWICK, KA9 1TW | 1.09 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Main Street, AYR, KA8 8BU | 1.38 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Aldi |
| Iceland, Liberator Drive, AYR, KA8 9BF | 1.41 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Iceland |
| Asda, Liberator Drive, AYR, KA8 9BF | 1.41 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA8 9HS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 0.80 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 1.11 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to 158-160 High Street |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 4.29 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Dunure Rd |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 9.22 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 0.61 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.46 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 10.05 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 10.07 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 9.46 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 9.97 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 12.72 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 24.98 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 26.17 miles | Directions from KA8 9HS to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |