KA5 5TE postcode in South Ayrshire, Scotland
KA5 5TE is a postcode in South Ayrshire, in the Kyle ward. It is in the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where KA5 5TE is, and what is near it
- KA5 5TE
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 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 55.5074, longitude -4.4272)
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 KA5 5TE?
- South AyrshireCouncil South Ayrshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in South Ayrshire for 2026‑27: £1,695. 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
- Central AyrshireParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Alan Gemmell (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Alan Gemmell
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 KA5 5TE?
None of the homes and businesses at KA5 5TE can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 KA5 5TE?
BinDayBuddy does not read South Ayrshire Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
South 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 KA5 5TE?
The nearest railway station to the centre of KA5 5TE is Auchinleck Rail Station, 9.3 km away in a straight line.
- Auchinleck Rail Station Railway station 9.3 kmDrive
- Prestwick Intl Airport Rail Station Railway station 11.8 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Barskimming Road, 197 m away.
More stations near KA5 5TE, 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 KA5 5TE?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of KA5 5TE, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Ballochmyle Medical Group Phone 01290 456001 6.1 kmDrive
- Taiglum Medical Practice Phone 01292 591345 8.4 kmDrive
- Auchinleck Surgery Phone 01290 424713 9.3 kmDrive
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 KA5 5TE?
The nearest charging points to the centre of KA5 5TE, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 3.0 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 KA5 5TE?
The nearest to the centre of KA5 5TE, in a straight line.
- Mauchline Dental Surgery 3.2 kmCycle
- Drongan Dental Practice 8.4 kmDrive
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near KA5 5TE?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KA5 5TE, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Bestway National Chemist, 1-5 Louden Street Phone 01290 550387 3.1 kmCycle
- Devenish Pharmacy Services, 14 Cunningham Street Phone 01292 541207 3.2 kmCycle
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 KA5 5TE?
The nearest vets to the centre of KA5 5TE 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 10.6 kmDrive
- A.C.E. Physiotherapy Phone +448432890249 11.6 kmDrive
- Dalblair Vets – Prestwick Phone +44 1292 477082 11.7 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 KA5 5TE
- Ward
- Kyle
- Country
- Scotland
- Rural or urban
- Accessible Rural
- 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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