KA27 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 202 postcodes across 1 sector in North Ayrshire.
Gigabit
20%
Superfast
79%
Postcodes
202
North Ayrshire's KA27 is the slowest postcode in this batch, spanning 202 postcodes with chronic infrastructure gaps. Gigabit reaches just one property in five, and a substantial underserved population relies on fixed wireless.
Broadband speeds in KA27
Share of KA27 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 202 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit is rare at 19.8%, affecting only 4 properties. Superfast reaches just 78.6%, so 43 postcodes fall short of 30 Mbps. Most of the rest sit between 30 and 300 Mbps (58.8%), but 6.1% (about 12) are below 10 Mbps, and 0.9% (2) miss USO protection. Fixed wireless covers 6.2% (more than gigabit), showing investment has gone to radio towers serving scattered rural areas instead of fibre or cable. This postcode faces real connectivity limits: 43 of 202 properties can't reach superfast.
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
6%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
KA27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA27 8 | 202 | 79% | TBC | 20% |
All KA27 8 postcodes (202)
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Living in North Ayrshire
KA27 is markedly disadvantaged compared to other Ayrshire codes. Fixed wireless, despite reaching 6.2% of postcodes, cannot substitute for fibre or cable: it offers variable latency and data caps. The 6.1% below-10Mbps cohort and 0.9% below-USO population are among the highest in the region. Property hunters must verify speeds carefully before committing.
Remote worker score
49/100
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
KA27 broadband FAQs
Why is KA27 so much slower than KA25 or KA21?
Likely rural terrain and lower population density. Cable infrastructure investment has prioritised urban/suburban areas; KA27 relies more on fixed wireless and older copper.
What is fixed wireless and is it reliable?
Fixed wireless uses radio links to a base station instead of cables. It's faster than dial-up but typically has higher latency, data caps and weather sensitivity than fibre or cable.
If I'm moving to KA27, what speeds should I assume?
Request a formal provider quote before committing. The median is likely 30-300 Mbps, but 6% risk falling below 10 Mbps.
Are upgrades planned for KA27?
The dataset doesn't confirm timelines. Contact providers and check Ofcom's intervention framework; KA27's 0.9% below-USO population may qualify for assistance.
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Every postcode in KA27 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