KA6 7RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7RU) 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 KA6.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA6 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 KA6 7RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA6 7RU postcode have the street address of Gateside Road
It is situated within the post town of AYR within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA6 7RU is within Dalmellington.
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Map Coordinates for KA6 7RU
| Latitude | 55.3272842467 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.39892904617 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA6 7RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA6 7RU
| Average Mbps | 45.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 43.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
KA6 7RU has an average download speed of 45.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,307 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
21% of postcodes (252,516) have slower broadband speeds.
79% of postcodes (930,818) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA6 7RU
| Average Mbps | 9.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
KA6 7RU has an average upload speed of 9.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,216 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
19% of postcodes (227,694) have slower upload speeds.
80% of postcodes (951,731) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA6 7RU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Bellsbank Primary School
Address: Bellsbank Primary School, Craiglea Crescent, Dalmellington, KA6 7UA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01292 550305
Dalmellington Primary School
Address: Dalmellington Primary School, Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01292 550364
Scotland Secondary Schools
Doon Academy
Address: Doon Academy, Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01292 550521
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA6 7RU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 12.98 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 19.83 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 22.42 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 22.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 30.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 31.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA6 7RU
DALMELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 33 MAIN STREET, DALMELLINGTON, AYR, EAST AYRSHIRE, KA6 7QL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 550238
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 DOONSIDE AVENUE, PATNA, AYR, EAST AYRSHIRE, KA6 7LX
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 532500
TAIGLUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRONGAN RESOURCE CENTRE, MILL OF SHIELD ROAD, DRONGAN, AYR, KA6 7AY
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 591345
VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 67 AFTON BRIDGEND, NEW CUMNOCK, CUMNOCK, KA18 4BA
Distance: 9.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01290 338242
TANYARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 2 TANYARD, CUMNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA18 1BF
Distance: 10.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01290 421157
AUCS AYR
Address: AYR HOSPITAL, DALMELLINGTON ROAD, AYR, KA6 6DX
Distance: 10.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 545545
Motorway Junctions near KA6 7RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA6 7RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA6 7RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Allan Dorans |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA6 7RU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is East 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 East Ayrshire at the following link East Ayrshire.How much is the Council Tax?
East 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 East Ayrshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the KA6 7RU Postcode 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the KA6 7RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the KA6 7RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 12.97 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 12.97 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to 158-160 High Street |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 12.99 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to Dunure Rd |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 19.25 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to Queens Drive |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 12.87 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 18.84 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 19.54 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 22.24 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 19.32 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 22.24 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 25.73 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 31.10 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 31.16 miles | Directions from KA6 7RU to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |