KA27 8QW Postcode in Whiting Bay

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

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

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

Tue 5th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	9.00%	SE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	6.00%	SE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 13 mph

Wed 6th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	20.00%	SSE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	20.00%	S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	43.00%	S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	18.00%	SSE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	SSE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	18.00%	SSE 16 mph

Thu 7th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	18.00%	SSE 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	SSE 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	15.00%	SSE 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	15.00%	SSE 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	15.00%	SSE 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 20 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.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

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

School Website

Contact: 01770 700260

Data accessed January 2024

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: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

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

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
Member or Parliament	Irene Campbell
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 | Libraries

Local Postcodes

KA27 8QP KA27 8QL KA27 8QR KA27 8QH KA27 8QS KA27 8QX Ashdale Way KA27 8QN Montrose Terrace KA27 8FG Silverbank View

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KA27 8QW
Supermarket	Distance	Directions

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KA27 8QW
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP	35.07 miles	Directions to Anderson Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KA27 8QW
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

KFC Restaurants near KA27 8QW
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG	18.29 miles	Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park