KA6 6BQ postcode in South Ayrshire, Scotland

KA6 6BQ is a postcode in South Ayrshire, in the Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton ward. It is in the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Nearest station Ayr 3.1 km in a straight line EV charging 1 charging points mapped within 3 km MP Elaine Stewart Labour, Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Council South Ayrshire Bins, council tax and planning

Where KA6 6BQ is, and what is near it

Map of KA6 6BQ and what is near it Map of KA6 6BQ: its centre point, with the 194 other postcodes in the KA6 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. KA6 6AA: also in KA6 6KA6 6AB: also in KA6 6KA6 6AF: also in KA6 6KA6 6AG: also in KA6 6KA6 6AH: also in KA6 6KA6 6AQ: also in KA6 6KA6 6BE: also in KA6 6KA6 6BH: also in KA6 6KA6 6BJ: also in KA6 6KA6 6BX: also in KA6 6KA6 6BY: also in KA6 6KA6 6BZ: also in KA6 6KA6 6DA: also in KA6 6KA6 6DX: also in KA6 6KA6 6EF: also in KA6 6KA6 6EN: also in KA6 6KA6 6FD: also in KA6 6KA6 6GG: also in KA6 6KA6 6GH: also in KA6 6KA6 6GJ: also in KA6 6KA6 6PE: also in KA6 6KA6 6PT: also in KA6 6KA6 6PW: also in KA6 6 2 places, 3.1–3.3 kmMaybole, North Carrick and Coylton KA6 6BQ Map of KA6 6BQ and what is near it Map of KA6 6BQ: its centre point, with the 194 other postcodes in the KA6 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton KA6 6BQ
  • KA6 6BQ
  • Other postcodes in KA6 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 3 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 55.4356, longitude -4.5981)

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 6BQ?

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 6BQ?

Ofcom gives no broadband figures for KA6 6BQ. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.

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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 6BQ?

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 days

Source: 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 6BQ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of KA6 6BQ is Ayr Rail Station, 3.1 km away in a straight line.

  • Ayr Rail Station Railway station 3.1 kmCycle
  • Newton-on-Ayr Rail Station Railway station 4.6 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Ailsa Hospital, 245 m away.

More stations near KA6 6BQ, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near KA6 6BQ?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of KA6 6BQ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 6BQ?

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of KA6 6BQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.8 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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near KA6 6BQ?

The nearest to the centre of KA6 6BQ, in a straight line.

  • Dental Services,lower Ground Floor 600 mWalk
  • The Dental Clinic Ayr Ltd 3.3 kmCycle
  • Alloway Place Dental Practice 3.6 kmCycle

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near KA6 6BQ?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KA6 6BQ, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Burns Pharmacy, 146 Dalmellington Road Phone 01292 290123 1.0 kmWalk
  • Alloway Healthcare, 21 Alloway Phone 01292 445255 2.2 kmCycle
  • L Rowland & Co (Retail), 29 Mount Oliphant Crescent Phone 01292 261013 2.3 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 6BQ?

The nearest vets to the centre of KA6 6BQ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 6BQ

Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
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

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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.

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The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

KA6 6AB350 mKA6 6AF390 mKA6 6AG440 mKA6 6AA520 mKA7 3XT580 mKA7 3XL610 m
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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