KA27 8RN 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 (8RN) 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 RN.
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 8RN 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 8RN is within Whiting Bay.
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Map Coordinates for KA27 8RN
| Latitude | 55.4573362233 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.08962177021 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA27 8RN Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA27 8RN
| Average Mbps | 11.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 23.440 |
KA27 8RN has an average download speed of 11 Megabits per second (Mbps).
182 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (15,208) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,169,251) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA27 8RN
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.250 |
KA27 8RN has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA27 8RN Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA27 8RN
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 18.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 19.62 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 19.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 25.45 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 36.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 36.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA27 8RN
ARRAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MURRAY CRESCENT, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8NS
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01770 600516
AUCS ARRAN
Address: ARRAN WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN, KA27 8LF
Distance: 6.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
SOUTH BEACH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8 HARBOUR STREET, ARDROSSAN, KA22 8BS
Distance: 16.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 463011
SALTCOATS GROUP PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 17-19 RAISE STREET, SALTCOATS, KA21 5LX
Distance: 17.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01294 605141
GIRVAN RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRS MCMASTER, BROOKSBANK & MCKELVEY, GIRVAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BRIDGEMILL, GIRVAN, KA26 9HQ
Distance: 17.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 713343
DR MCCULLOCH & PARTNERS
Address: GIRVAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BRIDGEMILL, GIRVAN, AYRSHIRE, KA26 9HQ
Distance: 17.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 712281
Motorway Junctions near KA27 8RN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA27 8RN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA27 8RN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Patricia Gibson |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA27 8RN 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 8RN 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 8RN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KA27 8RN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 16.14 miles | Directions from KA27 8RN to Dunure Rd |
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 36.52 miles | Directions from KA27 8RN to Anderson Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 18.96 miles | Directions from KA27 8RN to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD | 36.36 miles | Directions from KA27 8RN to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD |
| McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ | 36.43 miles | Directions from KA27 8RN to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 19.23 miles | Directions from KA27 8RN to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |