KA4 8QF Postcode in Galston

Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

KA4 8QF is the Postcode in Cairn Terrace

KA4 8QF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QF) 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 KA4.
Postal Sector. In our case KA4 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QF.

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 KA4 8QF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the KA4 8QF postcode have the street address of Cairn Terrace

KA4 8QF is within the town of GALSTON.

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KA4 8QF: Points of Interest

Becky's Bakes

Becky's Bakes is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Becky's Bakes, Rebecca Murdoch, 18 Cairn Terrace, Galston, KA4 8QF.

Map Coordinates

Latitude	55.5997004631
Longitude	-4.36938702153

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Galston	0.41	W	276.59
Newmilns	1.85	ENE	72.96
Stewarton	7.97	NW	315.37
Cumnock	10.79	SSE	158.19
Prestwick	11.76	SW	233.68
Troon	12.18	WSW	251.56
Kilwinning	13.32	WNW	286.60
East Kilbride	13.54	NE	35.82
Barrhead	13.93	N	356.77
Rutherglen	16.98	NNE	20.90
Johnstone	17.34	NNW	341.22

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Galston

Mon 18th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	-3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C)	1.00%	E 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	5.00%	ENE 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	13.00%	ENE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	13.00%	ENE 9 mph

Tue 19th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	11.00%	NE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	7.00%	NNE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	1.00%	NNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NNW 11 mph

Wed 20th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	2.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	2.00%	NW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	3.00%	NW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	2.00%	NW 9 mph

Thu 21st Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	2.00%	NW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	4.00%	NW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	2.00%	NW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	2.00%	NNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	4.00%	NW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	3.00%	NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	26.800
Median Mbps	33.400
Maximum Mbps	40.000

KA4 8QF has an average download speed of 26.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

525 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

6% of postcodes (69,283) have slower broadband speeds.

94% of postcodes (1,114,833) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	3.600
Median Mbps	3.600
Maximum Mbps	7.250

KA4 8QF has an average upload speed of 3.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,186 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

4% of postcodes (49,070) have slower upload speeds.

96% of postcodes (1,134,385) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Newmilns Primary School

Address: Newmilns Primary School, Gilfoot, Newmilns, KA16 9LP

Distance: 0.89 miles

School Website

Contact: 01560 320915

St Sophia's Primary School

Address: St Sophia's Primary School, Nelville Drive, Galston, KA4 8BN

Distance: 0.85 miles

School Website

Contact: 01563 820521

Galston Primary School

Address: Galston Primary School, Western Road, Galston, KA4 8BG

Distance: 0.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01563 820221

Scotland Secondary Schools

Loudoun Academy

Address: Loudoun Academy, Glasgow Road, Galston, KA4 8PD

Distance: 0.71 miles

School Website

Contact: 01563 820061

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)

Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP

Distance: 5.00 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)

Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH

Distance: 11.77 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)

Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH

Distance: 11.77 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)

Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY

Distance: 12.05 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)

Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW

Distance: 13.31 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)

Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT

Distance: 13.35 miles

Contact: :

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

Nearest GP Surgeries

GALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 5A HENRIETTA STREET, GALSTON, KA4 8HW

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01563 820424

LOUDOUN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: LOCHORE TERRACE, DARVEL, KA17 0HD

Distance: 3.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01560 320205

MARNOCK MEDICAL GROUP

Address: 12 LONDON ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA3 7AE

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01563 523593

THE WARDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 25 DUNDONALD ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 1RU

Distance: 5.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01563 526514

PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 34 PORTLAND ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2DL

Distance: 5.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01563 522411

THE SURGERY

Address: 4-6 OLD IRVINE ROAD, KILMARNOCK, KA1 2BD

Distance: 5.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01563 522413

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Transport Links

Train Stations

Kilmarnock

Address: Kilmarnock station, Hill Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 2AF

Postcode: KA1 2AF

Line: Glasgow South Western Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 5.12 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: 6.80 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M77 J7

Distance: 7.75 miles

Driving Time: 11.14 minutes

M77 J6

Distance: 7.95 miles

Driving Time: 11.36 minutes

M77 J8

Distance: 8.64 miles

Driving Time: 11.10 minutes

M77 J5

Distance: 13.02 miles

Driving Time: 16.33 minutes

M77 J4

Distance: 15.10 miles

Driving Time: 18.70 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Member or Parliament	Lillian Jones
Contact Details	Contact Lillian Jones
Political Party	Labour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of East 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.

Arts, museums and libraries

Local Postcodes

KA4 8QD Belvedere View KA4 8QB Belvedere View KA4 8QA Cairn Place KA4 8LY Cairn View KA4 8LX Maxwood Road KA4 8QE Maxwood Road KA4 8JN Maxwood Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KA4 8QF
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, Polwarth Street, GALSTON, KA4 8HG	0.66 miles	Directions to Tesco
Tesco, Main Street, Auchinleck, CUMNOCK, KA18 2AA	15.71 miles	Directions to Tesco
Aldi, Ayr Road, CUMNOCK, KA18 1EQ	17.42 miles	Directions to Aldi
Asda, The Avenue At Mearns, Newton Mearns, GLASGOW, G77 6EY	19.36 miles	Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near KA4 8QF
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF	4.69 miles	Directions to Queens Drive
Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG	11.64 miles	Directions to Riverway Retail Park
Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF	12.21 miles	Directions to Heathfield Retail Park
158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ	13.90 miles	Directions to 158-160 High Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near KA4 8QF
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ	4.00 miles	Directions to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ
McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT	4.95 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT
McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG	11.82 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG
McDonald's, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1HE	12.97 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1HE

KFC Restaurants near KA4 8QF
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB	4.76 miles	Directions to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk
KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG	11.82 miles	Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park
KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY	13.03 miles	Directions to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway
KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU	13.43 miles	Directions to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre
KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ	14.07 miles	Directions to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road