KA9 1UR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KA9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1UR) 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 KA9.
- Postal Sector. In our case KA9 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UR.
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 KA9 1UR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the KA9 1UR postcode have the street address of Southwood.
It is situated within the post town of PRESTWICK within the old postal county of Ayrshire.
KA9 1UR is within Troon.
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Map Coordinates for KA9 1UR
| Latitude | 55.5261118396 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.62680736351 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the KA9 1UR Postcode?
Download Speeds For KA9 1UR
| Average Mbps | 19.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 34.420 |
KA9 1UR has an average download speed of 19.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
380 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (37,702) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,146,559) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For KA9 1UR
| Average Mbps | 3.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.250 |
KA9 1UR has an average upload speed of 3.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,459 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (52,887) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,130,295) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of KA9 1UR Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Monkton Primary School
Address: Monkton Primary School, Station Road, Monkton, PRESTWICK, KA9 2RH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01292 473456
St Patrick's Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Primary School, Academy Street, Troon, KA10 6HR
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01292 690070
Troon Primary School
Address: Troon Primary School, 37 Barassie Street, Troon, KA10 6LX
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01292 690069
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near KA9 1UR
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 6.24 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 6.24 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 20.52 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 22.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near KA9 1UR
KIRKHALL SURGERY
Address: 4 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AW
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 476626
STATION ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AQ
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 671444
PORTLAND SURGERY TROON
Address: 1 DUKES ROAD, TROON, KA10 6QR
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 312489
TEMPLEHILL SURGERY
Address: 23 TEMPLEHILL, TROON, KA10 6BQ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 312012
DUNDONALD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 MAIN STREET, DUNDONALD, KILMARNOCK, KA2 9HF
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01563 850496
TAM'S BRIG SURGERY
Address: 107 NEW ROAD, AYR, KA8 8DD
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 262697
Motorway Junctions near KA9 1UR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near KA9 1UR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the KA9 1UR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Central Ayrshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Philippa Whitford |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the KA9 1UR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is South 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 South Ayrshire at the following link South Ayrshire.How much is the Council Tax?
South 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 South 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 KA9 1UR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of South 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 KA9 1UR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Jubilee Road, TROON, KA10 6QX | 3.11 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Ayr Road, PRESTWICK, KA9 1TW | 4.47 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Ayr Road, PRESTWICK, KA9 1TW | 4.47 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Liberator Drive, AYR, KA8 9BF | 5.61 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Iceland |
| Asda, Liberator Drive, AYR, KA8 9BF | 5.61 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the KA9 1UR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 3.52 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Heathfield Retail Park |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 4.42 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to 158-160 High Street |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 5.80 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Riverway Retail Park |
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 7.22 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to Dunure Rd |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 4.06 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 6.05 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 7.47 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 7.79 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 6.05 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 7.46 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 9.41 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 22.13 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 22.93 miles | Directions from KA9 1UR to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |