KA27 8AJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA27) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AJ) 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 KA27.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA27 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AJ.
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 KA27 8AJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of ISLE OF ARRAN within the old postal county of Buteshire.
KA27 8AJ is within Brodick.
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KA27 8AJ: Points of Interest
Invercloy Hotel
Invercloy Hotel is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Invercloy Hotel, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
The Arran Chocolate Factory
The Arran Chocolate Factory is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at James Chocolate Shop, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Inspirations of Arran
Inspirations of Arran is a retail outlet located at Inspirations Of Arran, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Dunvegan House
Dunvegan House is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Dunvegan Guest House, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Wooleys of Arran
Wooleys of Arran is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Wooleys Of Arran, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Little Rock
Little Rock is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Little Rock Cafe, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Arran Pharmacy Ltd.,
Arran Pharmacy Ltd., is a retail outlet located at Shore Road, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Book & Card Centre
Book & Card Centre is a retail outlet located at The Book & Card Centre, Main Street Brodick, Brodick, Isle Of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Hunters Guest House
Hunters Guest House is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Hunters Guest House, Main Street, Brodick, North Ayrshire, KA27 8AJ.
The Taste of Arran Shop & Mini Golf
The Taste of Arran Shop & Mini Golf is a retail outlet located at Taste of Arran and Mini Golf, Main Street, Lamlash, Brodick, KA27 8AJ.
The Parlour
The Parlour is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at The Parlour, Main Street, Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8AJ.
Map Coordinates for KA27 8AJ
| Latitude | 55.5768231207 |
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| Longitude | -5.14718514528 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA27 8AJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA27 8AJ
| Average Mbps | 48.800 |
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| Median Mbps | 52.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
KA27 8AJ has an average download speed of 48.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,465 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (292,477) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (890,699) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA27 8AJ
| Average Mbps | 10.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA27 8AJ has an average upload speed of 10.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,002 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (312,529) have slower upload speeds.
73% of postcodes (865,110) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA27 8AJ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Brodick Primary School
Address: Brodick Primary School, Brodick, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8DW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01770 302367
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA27 8AJ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 18.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 18.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 21.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 25.51 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 29.78 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 29.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA27 8AJ
AUCS ARRAN
Address: ARRAN WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8LF
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
ARRAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MURRAY CRESCENT, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8NS
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01770 600516
THE CARRADALE SURGERY
Address: CARRADALE, CAMPBELTOWN, PA28 6QG
Distance: 13.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01583 431376
SOUTH BEACH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8 HARBOUR STREET, ARDROSSAN, KA22 8BS
Distance: 13.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463011
CENTRAL AVENUE SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 CENTRAL AVENUE, ARDROSSAN, AYRSHIRE, KA22 7DX
Distance: 14.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463838
SALTCOATS GROUP PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 17-19 RAISE STREET, SALTCOATS, KA21 5LX
Distance: 14.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 605141
Motorway Junctions near KA27 8AJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA27 8AJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA27 8AJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Patricia Gibson |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA27 8AJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is North 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 North Ayrshire at the following link North Ayrshire.How much is the Council Tax?
North 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 North 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 KA27 8AJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of North 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.
North Ayrshire Council | LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the KA27 8AJ Postcode?
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KA27 8AJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
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| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
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| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 16.67 miles | Directions from KA27 8AJ to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
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