kilmarnock KA2 Postcodes

Kilmarnock (KA2)

The KA2 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock postcode town region, within the county of Ayrshire, and contains a total of 271 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the KA2 postcode area, including Ardrossan, Ayr, Beith, Cumnock, Dalry, Darvel, Galston, Girvan, Irvine, Isle Of Arran, Isle Of Cumbrae, Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock, Kilwinning, Largs, Mauchline, Maybole, Newmilns, Prestwick, Saltcoats, Stevenston, Troon, West Kilbride which come under the local authority of the East Ayrshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KA2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of KA2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The KA2 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock district of East Scotland, covering the Ayrshire towns of Fenwick, Kilmaurs and Stewarton, as well as their surrounding villages and countryside. This postcode is part of the K postcode region, which covers most of eastern Ayrshire.

KA2 is a full postcode district, with an allocated number of postcode sectors. These sectors form the basis of the outward code used by Royal Mail to deliver post across the UK. This postcode region covers an area of around 113 square miles.

Kilmarnock offers a wide range of activities and amenities, from vibrant shopping and nightlife offered by the town centre to its excellent cultural and leisure attractions. The Bard's Trail in the nearby area of Ayrshire is a great way to explore the region's history, with monuments dedicated to the writings of Robert Burns, and there are plenty of golf courses to enjoy. Kilmarnock is well connected with links to Glasgow and beyond, with trains running from Kilmarnock station regularly.

The landscape of KA2 postcode area is made up of various green spaces, including the Ayrshire Coastal Path and Ayrshire Hills. Fenwick boasts beautiful country parks and gardens, while Stewarton has a bustling town centre with vibrant shopping and eateries. The surrounding countryside of KA2 is renowned for its rolling hills and lush landscapes.

The area is home to key retail sites including the Crosshouse Retail Park and Irvine Retail Park, home to some of the top high street brands. The Johnnie Walker Experience in Kilmarnock is also a great spot to explore the area's whisky-making heritage, and the town holds a number of festivals and events throughout the year.

Kilmarnock is also home to some great educational institutions, with the Ayrshire College and University of the West of Scotland hosting courses in a range of disciplines. The area also has its own hospital, the University Hospital Ayr.

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