Area Guide For DG8 6AF

When it comes to housing in the DG8 6AF area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 168, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 94. There are around 41 Shared ownership properties, 13 Local Authority rented, 23 Housing Association rented and around 42 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 74 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 93 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 126 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 88 are employed in Routine occupation and 100 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 59.

In DG8 6AF area, Couple with children amount to 68 while Couple without children amount to 124. The neighbourhood also has around 50 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 75 votes. Around 119 people are DIY enthusiasts, 107 people are interested in eating out, 100 like exercise, 79 are into football and 127 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 121 are into traveling.

The Daily Express is the most subscribed (159) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mail (143), Daily Telegraph (138), Daily Mirror (93), The Sun (80), The Times (79), The Guardian (54) and The Independent (44).

Some of the nearest services available in DG8 6AF are Marr & Co (Carpenter), Eric Hyslop Ltd (Plumbers), Tommy McCulloch Electrician (Electronic Shop), S W Sobey (Gas Installers), James Scott Builders (Builder), David Inglis & Son (Painters & Decorators), Ace Cleaning Services (Carpet & Rugs Shop), N D F Civils & Property Maintenance (Property Maintenance Services), A B Love Builder (Builder), Eric Kerr Painter (Painters & Decorators), Allied Surveyors Scotland Plc (Building Surveyor), Andy West Carpenter & Joiner (Carpenters & Joiners), Johnnie Johnstone Joiner Joinery (Carpenter), McClymont Electrical (Electronic Shop), Norman Furnishings (Furniture Stores), R H Williams (Painters & Decorators), David McClymont Joiner (Carpenters & Joiners), Allied Surveyors (Building Surveyor), D Inglis & Son Painters & Decorators (Painters & Decorators), R A McGaw (Electronic Shop), Phoenix Electrical (Electronic Shop), Galloway Heathers (Garden Centres), D Inglis & Son (Painters & Decorators), Ames R Brown Building Design (Architectural Service), Trevor Byrne Decorators (Painters & Decorators), Carpet Co (Carpet Fitter), John McKeown (Electronic Shop), J J M Joiners (Carpenters & Joiners), Dalrymple Plumbing & Heating Enginneers (Plumbers), Johnnie Johnstone Joiner Joinery (Carpenter), R Burnett Electrical Contractor (Electronic Shop), James R Brown Building Design (Architectural Service), Protouch Decorators (Painters & Decorators), Homepark Construction Ltd (Builder) and Vogue Precision Windows Ltd (Double Glazing Installer).

DG8 6AF has access to various means of transportation including tube, bus and ferry ports. Nearest tube stations include . There is also easy access to airports like Glasgow Prestwick Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport, Isle of Man Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Stranraer Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Ferry Terminal, Girvan Harbour Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. DG8 6AF has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St Ninian's RC School, Minnigaff School, Penninghame School. Some of the secondary schools include Stranraer Academy, Douglas Ewart High School, Kirkcudbright Academy. Then there are others like Dalry Secondary School, ACAD Education (Applied Care and Development), Invergarven School.