KA7 1SW postcode in Ayr, South Ayrshire

KA7 1SW is a postcode in Ayr, in the Ayr West ward of South Ayrshire. It is in the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since November 1980.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at KA7 1SW can get it Across South Ayrshire: 81% Nearest station Ayr 150 m in a straight line MP Elaine Stewart Labour, Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Council South Ayrshire Bins, council tax and planning

Where KA7 1SW is, and what is near it

Map of KA7 1SW and what is near it Map of KA7 1SW: its centre point, with the 123 other postcodes in the KA7 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices, 18 bus stops (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. KA7 1RB: also in KA7 1KA7 1RL: also in KA7 1KA7 1RS: also in KA7 1KA7 1RZ: also in KA7 1KA7 1SH: also in KA7 1KA7 1SP: also in KA7 1KA7 1SQ: also in KA7 1KA7 1SU: also in KA7 1KA7 1SZ: also in KA7 1KA7 1TD: also in KA7 1KA7 1TF: also in KA7 1KA7 1TH: also in KA7 1KA7 1TL: also in KA7 1KA7 1TN: also in KA7 1KA7 1TP: also in KA7 1KA7 1TU: also in KA7 1KA7 1UF: also in KA7 1KA7 1UG: also in KA7 1KA7 1UJ: also in KA7 1KA7 1UL: also in KA7 1KA7 1UP: also in KA7 1KA7 1UQ: also in KA7 1KA7 1XA: also in KA7 1KA7 1XB: also in KA7 1KA7 1XD: also in KA7 1 2 bus stops, 250–300 mBus stop 350 mAyr KA7 1SW Map of KA7 1SW and what is near it Map of KA7 1SW: its centre point, with the 123 other postcodes in the KA7 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices, 18 bus stops and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. Ayr KA7 1SW
  • KA7 1SW
  • Other postcodes in KA7 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 18 bus stops
  • 2 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.4586, longitude -4.6280)

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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after KA7 1SW?

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 KA7 1SW?

Every home and business at KA7 1SW can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

KA7 1SW 100% South Ayrshire 81%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

KA7 1SW 100% South Ayrshire 99%
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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 KA7 1SW?

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

Food hygiene ratings at KA7 1SW

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at KA7 1SW. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to KA7 1SW?

The nearest railway station to the centre of KA7 1SW is Ayr Rail Station, 150 metres away in a straight line.

  • Ayr Rail Station Railway station 150 mWalk
  • Newton-on-Ayr Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle

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

18 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Burns Statue Square, 44 m away.

More stations near KA7 1SW, 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 KA7 1SW?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of KA7 1SW, 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 KA7 1SW?

2 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of KA7 1SW, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 50 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 750 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.1 kmWalk

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 KA7 1SW?

The nearest to the centre of KA7 1SW, in a straight line.

  • The Dental Clinic Ayr Ltd 250 mWalk
  • Barns Dental Practice 400 mWalk
  • Quadrant Dental Practice 400 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near KA7 1SW?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KA7 1SW, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Burns Pharmacy, 63 65 Alloway Street Phone 01292 263448 100 mWalk
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Castlehill Road Phone 01292 266555 350 mWalk
  • Boots the Chemists, 168/170 High Street Phone 01292 269323 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 KA7 1SW?

The nearest vets to the centre of KA7 1SW 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 KA7 1SW

Ward
Ayr West
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Ayr
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
November 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.

KA7 1SU30 mKA7 1SZ50 mKA7 1TF50 mKA7 1SP80 mKA7 1UP90 mKA7 3AW90 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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