KA19 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 312 postcodes across 2 sectors in South Ayrshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
72%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
312
KA19 in East Ayrshire includes 312 postcodes with one of the larger below-superfast tails in the Ayrshire region. Connectivity is reliable for most but lagged for a stubborn minority.
Broadband speeds in KA19
Share of KA19 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 312 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability reaches 72% of KA19's postcodes through cable networks. Superfast is available to 93.4%, meaning 20 postcodes lack even 30 Mbps access. Of those without superfast, 21.4% hover in the 30 to 300 Mbps range, indicating partial service or borderline gigabit failures, while 4.4% fall below 10 Mbps, roughly 14 postcodes in genuine hardship. A further 0.8% miss the universal service obligation floor entirely. No full fibre infrastructure is recorded. For the gigabit-connected majority (72%), speeds exceed 300 Mbps. The middle ground of 30 to 300 Mbps serves another 21.4% reliably for household tasks.
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
KA19 splits into 2 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA19 7 | 185 | 93% | 0% | 68% |
| KA19 8 | 127 | 94% | 0% | 78% |
All KA19 7 postcodes (185)
All KA19 8 postcodes (127)
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Living in South Ayrshire
KA19 exhibits greater infrastructure variance than the well-served northern codes. The below-10Mbps and below-USO populations together represent nearly 5.2% of the postcode (16 properties total) requiring intervention. Rural distance or topography likely limits cost-effectiveness of upgrades.
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
KA19 broadband FAQs
Should I avoid KA19 due to its below-10Mbps postcodes?
Not automatically. 93.4% have superfast or better access. Check your specific address with providers; the risk exists but affects roughly 4.4% of the area.
Why does KA19 have more below-10Mbps postcodes than similar-sized codes?
Postcode area size and rural terrain affect deployment costs. KA19's pockets of underservice may reflect lower-density settlement or challenging topography.
What can I do if I'm one of the 14 postcodes below 10 Mbps in KA19?
Check if you're eligible for the universal service obligation or targeted rural subsidies. Alternative delivery methods may be available.
Does gigabit improve the quality of life in KA19?
For the 72% who have it, absolutely. But it's not universal. Most work-from-home use will thrive on the 30 to 300 Mbps available to the superfast band.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in KA19 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