KA6 5AA postcode in South Ayrshire, Scotland
KA6 5AA 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 KA6 5AA is, and what is near it
- KA6 5AA
- Other postcodes in KA6 5: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 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 55.4758, longitude -4.5818)
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 KA6 5AA?
- 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 KA6 5AA?
Every home and business at KA6 5AA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
South Ayrshire: 81%
South Ayrshire: 99%
The line marks the figure across South 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 KA6 5AA?
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 KA6 5AA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of KA6 5AA is Newton-on-Ayr Rail Station, 2.8 km away in a straight line.
- Newton-on-Ayr Rail Station Railway station 2.8 kmCycle
- Ayr 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.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near KA6 5AA, 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 KA6 5AA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of KA6 5AA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Tam's Brig Surgery Phone 01292 262697 2.9 kmCycle
- Kirkhall Surgery Phone 01292 476626 3.4 kmCycle
- Station Road Medical Practice Phone 01292 671444 3.4 kmCycle
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 KA6 5AA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of KA6 5AA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.9 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.9 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 KA6 5AA?
The nearest to the centre of KA6 5AA, in a straight line.
- Dentistry With Care 2.4 kmCycle
- K Ayr Dental 3.0 kmCycle
- My Dentist 3.1 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near KA6 5AA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KA6 5AA, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots UK, 42 Main Road Phone 01292 267745 950 mWalk
- Burns Pharmacy, 153 Ayr Road Phone 01292 478244 2.4 kmCycle
- Boots UK, 99 New Road Phone 01292 262486 2.9 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 KA6 5AA?
The nearest vets to the centre of KA6 5AA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- A.C.E. Physiotherapy Phone +448432890249 1.7 kmCycle
- County Vets Phone +441292880110 1.8 kmCycle
- Exclusively Cats 2.5 kmCycle
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 KA6 5AA
- 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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