KA3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,178 postcodes across 7 sectors in East Ayrshire.
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
1,178
East Ayrshire's KA3 is the largest postcode area in this batch, encompassing 1,178 postcodes. Gigabit reach is strong at 84.7%, though a notable tail sits outside the superfast envelope.
Broadband speeds in KA3
Share of KA3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,178 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit-capable speeds reach 84.7% of KA3's 1,178 postcodes. Superfast covers 94.9%, meaning about 60 postcodes don't reach 30 Mbps. Within those 60: 10.2% reach 30 to 300 Mbps, 2.4% (roughly 28 postcodes) are below 10 Mbps, and 0.6% fall short of USO minimum. The bulk (84.7%) get gigabit; a small middle tier (10.2%) sits at 30-300 Mbps; a narrow low-speed group (2.4%) struggles below 10 Mbps. No full fibre is recorded. KA3 covers a wide area with mixed provision: cities and towns are well-served; rural fringes have older infrastructure.
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
KA3 splits into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA3 1 | 199 | 99% | TBC | 90% |
| KA3 2 | 245 | 92% | TBC | 86% |
| KA3 3 | 107 | 95% | TBC | 87% |
| KA3 4 | 72 | 88% | TBC | 71% |
| KA3 5 | 161 | 96% | TBC | 86% |
| KA3 6 | 168 | 91% | TBC | 66% |
| KA3 7 | 226 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
All KA3 1 postcodes (199)
All KA3 2 postcodes (245)
All KA3 3 postcodes (107)
All KA3 4 postcodes (72)
All KA3 5 postcodes (161)
All KA3 6 postcodes (168)
All KA3 7 postcodes (226)
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Living in East Ayrshire
KA3's size means high variance. Most residents access gigabit or superfast; about 35 postcodes (3% of the total) lack basic connectivity. Property hunters here must verify specific addresses before committing.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
KA3 broadband FAQs
What's the likelihood I'll find gigabit in KA3?
84.7%, which is strong odds. But with 1,178 postcodes, geographic variation is real. Request a formal speed check before deciding.
How many people in KA3 lack superfast access?
Roughly 60 out of 1,178 postcodes (5.1%), affecting perhaps 60-120 properties. Most residents are covered.
Is KA3's 2.4% below-10Mbps population concerning?
Yes, it's one of the larger cohorts in this batch. Twenty-eight postcodes face chronic underservice, meriting targeted policy intervention.
Why doesn't KA3 have full fibre if gigabit reaches 84.7%?
Cable networks deliver gigabit here. Fibre may exist but is not the dominant infrastructure recorded in the dataset.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in KA3 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