KA17 · East Ayrshire

KA17 broadband and area guide

Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 139 postcodes across 1 sector in East Ayrshire.

Full fibre

0%

Gigabit

80%

Superfast

99%

Postcodes

139

KA17 in East Ayrshire spans 139 postcodes with excellent cable gigabit penetration and minimal speed variance. Broadband is not a limiting factor for most residents here.

Broadband speeds in KA17

Share of KA17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 139 postcodes in the district.

Gigabit-capable speeds reach 80.1% of postcodes through established cable networks. Superfast is available to 98.8%, with only 1 postcode sitting outside the 30 Mbps envelope. For those not on gigabit, 18.6% occupy the reliable 30 to 300 Mbps middle ground, providing stable broadband for everyday tasks. Just 0.8% of postcodes (about 1 property) remain below 10 Mbps. Full fibre infrastructure is not present. The speed distribution is heavily weighted toward gigabit or faster, indicating mature infrastructure deployment. Cable networks dominate and no major connectivity gaps appear across the postcode area.

Under 2 Mbps
<1%
2 to 5 Mbps
<1%
5 to 10 Mbps
<1%
10 to 30 Mbps
<1%
30 to 300 Mbps
19%
300 Mbps and above
80%

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

KA17 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.

SectorPostcodesSuperfastFull fibreGigabit
KA17 013999%0%80%

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Living in East Ayrshire

KA17 presents one of the cleaner connectivity stories in East Ayrshire. The near-universal superfast availability, paired with strong gigabit reach and a vanishing below-10Mbps tail, means property hunters can confidently assume solid broadband without detailed postcodespecific checks.

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

KA17 broadband FAQs

Will my property in KA17 definitely get superfast or better?

98.8% of postcodes have superfast access. Request a speed check for your address to confirm, but the odds are very much in your favour.

Is gigabit common in KA17?

Yes. 80.1% of postcodes support gigabit speeds. If your property is in the remaining 18.6%, you'll be on superfast but not gigabit.

Should I worry about broadband when choosing a property in KA17?

Unlikely to be your binding constraint. The area is well-served across both gigabit and superfast tiers.

Why isn't there any full fibre in KA17?

The dataset records the dominant access technology. Cable networks deliver most gigabit connectivity here. Fibre may exist but is not the primary infrastructure.

Neighbouring districts

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Every postcode in KA17 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