KA1 2HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2HQ) 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 KA1.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.
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 KA1 2HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA1 2HQ postcode have the street address of Laburnum Road
It is situated within the post town of KILMARNOCK within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA1 2HQ is within Kilmarnock.
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Map Coordinates for KA1 2HQ
| Latitude | 55.6034681274 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.51850444942 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA1 2HQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA1 2HQ
| Average Mbps | 62.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 30.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
KA1 2HQ has an average download speed of 62.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,313 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
42% of postcodes (497,001) have slower broadband speeds.
58% of postcodes (686,327) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA1 2HQ
| Average Mbps | 7.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
KA1 2HQ has an average upload speed of 7.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,708 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (156,856) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,024,077) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA1 2HQ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Loanhead Primary School
Address: Loanhead Primary School, Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AU
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01563 522938
Hillhead Primary School
Address: Hillhead Primary School, 2 Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1QJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01563 521504
Gargieston Primary School
Address: Gargieston Primary School, Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 1UG
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01563 533067
Annanhill Primary School
Address: Annanhill Primary School, Beech Avenue, Kilmarnock, KA1 2EW
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01563 549988
Crosshouse Primary School
Address: Crosshouse Primary School, Playingfield Road, Crosshouse, KA2 0JJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01563 521459
Scotland Secondary Schools
Grange Academy
Address: Grange Academy, Beech Avenue, Kilmarnock, KA1 2EW
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01563 549988
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA1 2HQ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 5.95 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 5.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 10.70 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 13.74 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 16.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA1 2HQ
HOLMHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 31 PORTLAND ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2DJ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 522118
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 PORTLAND ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2DL
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 522411
THE SURGERY
Address: 4-6 OLD IRVINE ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 522413
THE WARDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 25 DUNDONALD ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 1RU
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 526514
AUCS KILMARNOCK
Address: THE LISTER CENTRE, CROSSHOUSE HOSPITAL, LISTER STREET, KILMARNOCK, KA2 0BB
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
MARNOCK MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 12 LONDON ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA3 7AE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 523593
Motorway Junctions near KA1 2HQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA1 2HQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA1 2HQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alan Brown |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA1 2HQ 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 KA1 2HQ 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.
Arts, museums and librariesPostcodes near the KA1 2HQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA1 2HQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, West Netherton Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4BU | 1.18 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Glencairn Retail Park, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4AY | 1.29 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Iceland |
| Morrisons, West Langlands Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2PY | 1.36 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Fowlds Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3DG | 1.42 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Iceland |
| Asda, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XF | 2.06 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA1 2HQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 1.13 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Queens Drive |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 5.82 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Riverway Retail Park |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 9.17 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 10.67 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to 158-160 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 0.88 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 1.87 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 6.00 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 9.06 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 1.06 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 6.00 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 8.88 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 15.42 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 16.48 miles | Directions from KA1 2HQ to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |