KA16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 111 postcodes across 1 sector in East Ayrshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
57%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
111
East Ayrshire's KA16 serves 111 postcodes with a notable split: just over half reach gigabit, but nearly all are superfast-enabled. Rural patchiness and infrastructure gaps are more visible here than in neighbouring codes.
Broadband speeds in KA16
Share of KA16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 111 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 56.5% of KA16, with 39.4% maxing out between 30 and 300 Mbps. Superfast is at 95.9%, a 39-point gap above gigabit. This gap shows investment stopped at superfast for most properties, with selective gigabit. Cable gigabit is patchy, and no full fibre is present. About 1.7% (roughly 2 out of 111) fall below 10 Mbps, and 0.2% miss the USO floor. Superfast works for most properties and is dependable; but rural areas or distant locations find gigabit out of reach.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
KA16 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA16 9 | 111 | 96% | 0% | 57% |
All KA16 9 postcodes (111)
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Living in East Ayrshire
KA16 is smaller and less uniformly served than metropolitan Ayrshire codes. The 39.4% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band (about 44 postcodes) represent the broadband middle, adequate for most needs but below gigabit tiers. The below-10Mbps tail (1.7%) warrants targeted intervention.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
KA16 broadband FAQs
Why is there such a gap between superfast (95.9%) and gigabit (56.5%) in KA16?
Cable gigabit infrastructure has not been rolled out uniformly. Older copper networks deliver superfast to the remainder of the postcode.
Is 30 to 300 Mbps good enough for a home office in KA16?
Absolutely. The 39.4% of KA16 in the 30 to 300 Mbps band handle remote work, streaming and video calls easily. Superfast speeds of 30 Mbps and above are reliable for household tasks.
What's the difference between 0.2% below USO and 1.7% below 10 Mbps?
0.2% (about 0 postcodes) fall below 10 Mbps permanently. 1.7% (2 postcodes) are below 10 Mbps but likely still meet the USO 10 Mbps guarantee with annual review.
Will fibre reach KA16 soon?
No full fibre infrastructure is recorded. If fibre is critical, confirm directly with providers whether any are planned.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KA16 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources