KA12 8QE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QE) 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 KA12.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QE.
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 KA12 8QE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA12 8QE postcode have the street address of Gottries Road
KA12 8QE is within the town of IRVINE.
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Contact MeKA12 8QE: Points of Interest
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Scottish Maritime Museum, 6 Gottries Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QE.
Puffers Cafe
Puffers Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Scottish Maritime Museum, Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QE.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.609002039 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.67847965938 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 0.70 | NE | 49.23 |
| Kilwinning | 3.19 | NNW | 347.85 |
| Stevenston | 3.78 | NW | 305.53 |
| Troon | 4.55 | S | 172.85 |
| Saltcoats | 4.62 | WNW | 292.34 |
| Kilmarnock | 7.21 | E | 89.34 |
| Prestwick | 8.06 | SSE | 160.84 |
| Johnstone | 17.04 | NNE | 22.16 |
| Cumnock | 19.34 | ESE | 123.35 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Irvine
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 84.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 80.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 28.00% | W 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 91.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 89.00% | SW 27 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 67.00% | W 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 43.00% | W 34 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 41.00% | W 36 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 35.00% | W 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 37.00% | W 36 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 63.00% | W 34 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 34 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 55.00% | WNW 34 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 55.00% | WNW 31 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 40.00% | WNW 34 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 27 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 23.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 37.520 |
KA12 8QE has an average download speed of 23.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
409 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (52,457) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,131,775) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 7.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 15.560 |
KA12 8QE has an average upload speed of 7.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,829 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (153,027) have slower upload speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,027,785) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Woodlands Avenue, IRVINE, KA12 0PU
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01294 279532
Glebe Primary School
Address: Glebe Primary School, Kirk Vennel, IRVINE, KA12 0DQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01294 271587
Loudoun-Montgomery Primary School
Address: Loudoun-Montgomery Primary School, Ayr Road, IRVINE, KA12 8DF
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01294 279031
St Mark's Primary School
Address: St Mark's Primary School, Clark Drive, IRVINE, KA12 0NS
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01294 271167
Scotland Secondary Schools
Irvine Royal Academy
Address: Irvine Royal Academy, Kilwinning Road, IRVINE, KA12 8SJ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01294 278756
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 7.11 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 10.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 17.56 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 18.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Address: 6-8 HIGH STREET, IRVINE, KA12 0AY
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 441441
FREW TERRACE SURGERY
Address: 9 FREW TERRACE, IRVINE, KA12 9DY
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 272326
EGLINTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: AYRSHIRE CENTRAL HOSPITAL, KILWINNING ROAD, IRVINE, NORTH AYRSHIRE, KA12 8TJ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 279178
AUCS IRVINE
Address: AYRSHIRE CENTRAL HOSPITAL, KILWINNING ROAD, IRVINE, KA12 8SS
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
BOURTREEHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHEVIOT WAY, BOURTREEHILL SOUTH, IRVINE, KA11 1JU
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 211993
KILWINNING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 ALMSWALL ROAD, KILWINNING, KA13 6BL
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 554591
Transport Links
Train Stations
Irvine
Address: Irvine station, New Street, Irvine, South Ayrshire, KA12 8NU
Postcode: KA12 8NU
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.18 miles
Barassie
Address: Barassie station, Hillhouse Rd/Gardens, Barassie, South Ayrshire, KA10 6SA
Postcode: KA10 6SA
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.48 miles
Stevenston
Address: Stevenston station, Station Road, Stevenston, North Ayrshire, KA20 3DP
Postcode: KA20 3DP
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.32 miles
Kilwinning
Address: Kilwinning station, Townhead, Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, KA13 6NT
Postcode: KA13 6NT
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.47 miles
Troon
Address: Troon station, St. Meddans Road, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6JY
Postcode: KA10 6JY
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.66 miles
Saltcoats
Address: Saltcoats station, Vernon Street, Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, KA21 5JT
Postcode: KA21 5JT
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.47 miles
Kilmaurs
Address: Kilmaurs station, Hamilton Court, Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire, KA3 2QX
Postcode: KA3 2QX
Line: Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.09 miles
Ardrossan Harbour
Address: Ardrossan Harbour station, Harbour Street, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, KA22 8BH
Postcode: KA22 8BH
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.96 miles
Ardrossan Town
Address: Ardrossan Town station, Princes Street, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, KA22 8AU
Postcode: KA22 8AU
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.65 miles
Ardrossan South Beach
Address: Ardrossan South Beach station, South Beach Road, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, KA22 8AU
Postcode: KA22 8AU
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.29 miles
Prestwick Town
Address: Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQ
Postcode: KA9 1AQ
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.82 miles
Kilmarnock
Address: Kilmarnock station, Hill Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 2AF
Postcode: KA1 2AF
Line: Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.02 miles
Prestwick International Airport
Address: Prestwick International Airport sta, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PL
Postcode: KA9 2PL
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.35 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Central Ayrshire |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Alan Gemmell |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of North Ayrshire council
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AY | 0.34 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Rivergate, IRVINE, KA12 8EH | 0.70 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Ayr Road, IRVINE, KA12 8BH | 0.78 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, IRVINE, KA12 0AX | 1.01 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, East Road, Irvine, KA12 0AF | 1.14 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 0.44 miles | Directions to Riverway Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 7.38 miles | Directions to Queens Drive |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 9.58 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 10.31 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 0.26 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 3.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 7.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 8.10 miles | Directions to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 0.26 miles | Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 3.45 miles | Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 7.31 miles | Directions to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 18.24 miles | Directions to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 18.79 miles | Directions to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |