KA27 8QW 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 (8QW) 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 QW.
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 8QW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
KA27 8QW is within the village of Whiting Bay.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.4825838151 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.09660149853 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan | 15.55 | NE | 45.16 |
| Troon | 17.50 | ENE | 75.80 |
| Ayr | 18.45 | E | 95.05 |
| Maybole | 18.60 | ESE | 118.32 |
| Girvan | 19.16 | SSE | 150.20 |
| Millport | 19.84 | NNE | 19.28 |
| Campbeltown | 20.42 | WSW | 258.72 |
| Rothesay | 24.43 | N | 3.83 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Whiting Bay Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 92.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 61.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 35.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 83.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 96.00% | S 29 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Drizzle | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 48.00% | S 29 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 43.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 40.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 64.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 57.00% | W 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 52.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 59.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 80.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 77.00% | ENE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 53.00% | N 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 51.00% | N 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 46.00% | N 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 12.00% | N 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | N 22 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 20.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.880 |
KA27 8QW has an average download speed of 20.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
373 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (42,940) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,141,328) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 2.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
KA27 8QW has an average upload speed of 2.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
936 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (39,012) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,144,693) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Whiting Bay Primary School
Address: Whiting Bay Primary School, Whiting Bay, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8PX
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01770 700260
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 18.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 18.96 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 18.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 25.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 34.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 34.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ARRAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MURRAY CRESCENT, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8NS
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01770 600516
AUCS ARRAN
Address: ARRAN WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8LF
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
SOUTH BEACH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8 HARBOUR STREET, ARDROSSAN, KA22 8BS
Distance: 15.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463011
SALTCOATS GROUP PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 17-19 RAISE STREET, SALTCOATS, KA21 5LX
Distance: 16.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 605141
CENTRAL AVENUE SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 6 CENTRAL AVENUE, ARDROSSAN, AYRSHIRE, KA22 7DX
Distance: 16.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463838
THE CARRADALE SURGERY
Address: CARRADALE, CAMPBELTOWN, PA28 6QG
Distance: 17.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01583 431376
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Irene Campbell |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 | LibrariesLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 35.07 miles | Directions to Anderson Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 18.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD | 34.86 miles | Directions to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD |
| McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ | 34.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 18.29 miles | Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |