KA1 5QS 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 (5QS) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QS.
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 5QS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA1 5QS postcode have the street address of Lomond View
It is situated within the post town of KILMARNOCK within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA1 5QS is within Symington.
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Map Coordinates for KA1 5QS
| Latitude | 55.5536426912 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.56196570872 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA1 5QS Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA1 5QS
| Average Mbps | 42.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 71.750 |
KA1 5QS has an average download speed of 42.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,185 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (206,261) have slower broadband speeds.
82% of postcodes (977,195) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA1 5QS
| Average Mbps | 8.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
KA1 5QS has an average upload speed of 8.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,189 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
15% of postcodes (180,534) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (999,918) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA1 5QS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Symington Primary School
Address: Symington Primary School, Brewlands Road, Symington, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5QZ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01292 690074
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA1 5QS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 4.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 6.86 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 17.57 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 20.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA1 5QS
DUNDONALD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 MAIN STREET, DUNDONALD, KILMARNOCK, KA2 9HF
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 850496
KIRKHALL SURGERY
Address: 4 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AW
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 476626
CROSSHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ANNANDALE GARDENS, CROSSHOUSE, KILMARNOCK, KA2 0LE
Distance: 4.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 825200
PORTLAND SURGERY TROON
Address: 1 DUKES ROAD, TROON, KA10 6QR
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 312489
STATION ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AQ
Distance: 4.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 671444
TEMPLEHILL SURGERY
Address: 23 TEMPLEHILL, TROON, KA10 6BQ
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 312012
Motorway Junctions near KA1 5QS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA1 5QS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA1 5QS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Central Ayrshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Philippa Whitford |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA1 5QS 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 KA1 5QS 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 KA1 5QS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Jubilee Road, TROON, KA10 6QX | 6.36 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Glencairn Retail Park, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4AY | 6.38 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Iceland |
| Aldi, West Netherton Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 4BU | 6.75 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Aldi |
| Asda, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XF | 7.07 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Asda |
| Iceland, Fowlds Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3DG | 7.16 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA1 5QS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 4.34 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Queens Drive |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 5.38 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 5.53 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to Riverway Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 6.84 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to 158-160 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 4.38 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 4.62 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 5.79 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 6.29 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 4.34 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 5.79 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 9.33 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 19.26 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 20.10 miles | Directions from KA1 5QS to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |