KA1 2BL postcode in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
KA1 2BL is a postcode in Kilmarnock, in the Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse ward of East Ayrshire. It is in the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where KA1 2BL is, and what is near it
- KA1 2BL
- Other postcodes in KA1 2: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.6118, longitude -4.5012)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after KA1 2BL?
- East AyrshireCouncil East Ayrshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in East Ayrshire for 2026‑27: £1,717. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Kilmarnock and LoudounParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Lillian Jones (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Lillian Jones
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at KA1 2BL?
Every home and business at KA1 2BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
East Ayrshire: 79%
East Ayrshire: 99%
The line marks the figure across East Ayrshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at KA1 2BL?
BinDayBuddy does not read East Ayrshire Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
East Ayrshire Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to KA1 2BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of KA1 2BL is Kilmarnock Rail Station, 150 metres away in a straight line.
- Kilmarnock Rail Station Railway station 150 mWalk
- Kilmaurs Rail Station Railway station 3.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Langlands Street, 97 m away.
More stations near KA1 2BL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near KA1 2BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of KA1 2BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- The Surgery Phone 01563 522413 400 mWalk
- Holmhead Medical Practice Phone 01563 522118 450 mWalk
- Portland Medical Practice Phone 01563 522411 450 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near KA1 2BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of KA1 2BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.9 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.9 kmCycle
- EVPower Charging point · 8 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near KA1 2BL?
The nearest to the centre of KA1 2BL, in a straight line.
- My Dentist 300 mWalk
- Trinity Dental Care 400 mWalk
- Kilmarnock Smile Studio 400 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near KA1 2BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KA1 2BL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets, West Langlands Street Phone 01563 523030 50 mWalk
- Boots UK, 65 Grange Street Phone 01563 541203 350 mWalk
- Boots UK, 5 Burns Precinct Phone 01563 535360 400 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near KA1 2BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of KA1 2BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Valley Veterinary Surgery 2.0 kmCycle
- Valley Veterinary Group 7.9 kmDrive
- Dalblair Vets – Prestwick Phone +44 1292 477082 14.5 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for KA1 2BL
- Ward
- Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Kilmarnock
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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