KA30 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 361 postcodes across 2 sectors in North Ayrshire.
Gigabit
53%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
361
North Ayrshire's KA30 spans 361 postcodes with near-universal superfast availability but moderate gigabit penetration. The postcode presents a tidy split between two speed tiers.
Broadband speeds in KA30
Share of KA30 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 361 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 52.6% of KA30, an approximate majority across 361 postcodes. Superfast is at 98.3%, leaving just 6 postcodes below 30 Mbps, a striking achievement. Of non-gigabit properties, 45.7% sit in the 30-300 Mbps superfast band, so the split is nearly even: about half the postcode is gigabit-capable, about half relies on superfast tiers. This balanced split is unusual; most postcodes skew heavily to one tier or the other. Fewer than 0.1% fall below 10 Mbps, confirming universal adequacy by legal standards. No full fibre infrastructure is recorded in the dataset. Cable networks carry the gigabit tier; elsewhere, older copper networks deliver dependable superfast but not enhanced speeds. The two-speed pattern reflects selective investment.
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
0%
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
KA30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA30 8 | 213 | 97% | TBC | 40% |
| KA30 9 | 148 | 100% | TBC | 71% |
All KA30 8 postcodes (213)
All KA30 9 postcodes (148)
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Living in North Ayrshire
KA30's close split between gigabit and superfast is unusual (most codes skew heavily toward one or the other). This suggests infrastructure investment has reached a threshold but not a tipping point, leaving a durable secondary market in the 30 to 300 Mbps band.
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
KA30 broadband FAQs
Is KA30 a gigabit postcode or a superfast postcode?
Both equally. Coin flip odds (52.6% gigabit, 45.7% superfast). Request a specific speed check rather than assuming either tier.
What should I do if I land in the 45.7% superfast tier in KA30?
Congratulate yourself on reliable connectivity. Superfast speeds of 30-300 Mbps handle home working, streaming and family use comfortably.
Is the split between gigabit and superfast a sign of outdated infrastructure?
Not necessarily. It reflects selective cable gigabit investment. Older copper networks deliver superfast; they're not broken, just not enhanced to gigabit.
Why is KA30's gigabit reach lower than other North Ayrshire codes?
It's on the periphery of the urban cluster. Central North Ayrshire (KA20, 21, 22, 25) prioritised gigabit infrastructure; KA30 represents secondary deployment.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KA30 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