KA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 415 postcodes across 2 sectors in East Ayrshire.
Gigabit
60%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
415
East Ayrshire's KA5 spans 415 postcodes and is marked by substantial infrastructure gaps and moderate gigabit reach. Below-superfast coverage affects about 37 postcodes, the highest proportion in this batch.
Broadband speeds in KA5
Share of KA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 415 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 59.8% of KA5's postcodes. Superfast is available to 91%, with 37 postcodes below 30 Mbps. The speed split is three-tiered: 59.8% gigabit, 31.3% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, and nearly 6.2% either below 10 Mbps (4.9%, roughly 20 postcodes) or below USO protection (0.7%, roughly 3 postcodes). Wireless technologies carry 1.1% of coverage, serving as fallback for scattered rural premises. No full fibre infrastructure is recorded. KA5's combination of moderate gigabit reach and substantial below-10Mbps population signals deprioritised infrastructure 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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
KA5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA5 5 | 205 | 86% | TBC | 47% |
| KA5 6 | 210 | 96% | TBC | 72% |
All KA5 5 postcodes (205)
All KA5 6 postcodes (210)
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Living in East Ayrshire
KA5 is one of the least well-served East Ayrshire codes. Nearly 6% of postcodes lack basic connectivity; wireless technologies fill some gaps at 1.1% coverage. Targeted intervention here would have significant impact per property.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
KA5 broadband FAQs
Why is KA5 so much slower than nearby codes?
Rural terrain or low population density likely made gigabit investment uneconomical. Wireless technologies and older copper networks are the baseline infrastructure here.
What does 1.1% wireless coverage in KA5 mean?
About 5 postcodes access broadband via radio links to a base station instead of cables or fibre. This technology fills service gaps in areas where wired infrastructure would be costly.
Is KA5 safe for remote working?
Odds favour yes (91% superfast), but risks are real. 4.9% fall below 10 Mbps. Verify speeds before committing to a property purchase.
Should I prioritise KA5 or choose a better-connected code?
If location demands KA5, verify speeds first. Otherwise, North Ayrshire codes or well-served East Ayrshire areas (KA13, 17) offer lower connectivity risk.
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Every postcode in KA5 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