Area Guide For DG9 7DR

When it comes to housing in the DG9 7DR area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 112, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 113. There are around 66 Shared ownership properties, 31 Local Authority rented, 65 Housing Association rented and around 72 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 118 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 118 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 129 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 80 are employed in Routine occupation and 91 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 61.

In DG9 7DR area, Couple with children amount to 94 while Couple without children amount to 104. The neighbourhood also has around 66 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 92 votes. Around 105 people are DIY enthusiasts, 104 people are interested in eating out, 101 like exercise, 80 are into football and 113 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 109 are into traveling.

The Daily Telegraph is the most subscribed (133) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mail (119), Daily Express (116), The Times (105), The Guardian (93), The Independent (90), Daily Mirror (82) and The Sun (79).

Some of the nearest services available in DG9 7DR are R McClymont Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Home & Gardens (DIY Shop), House to Home Furnishers (Furniture Stores), Roberts Carpet Supplies (Carpet Fitter), Nish Electronics (Electrician), D Campbell (Plumbers), Andrew McMillan Builders (Builder), Keith Johnston & Daughters (Plumbers), David Train (Plumbers), Rae Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Carpet Co (Carpet Fitter), J Hainey & Partner (Painters & Decorators), Aabec Electricians (Electronic Shop), Dickson & Mahan Stranraer Ltd (Electronic Shop), L Fidler & Sons (Furniture Stores), W J Murphy (Carpenters & Joiners), Patrick McDevitt & Sons Joinery & Carpentry (Carpenters & Joiners), M & R Heating Services (Plumbers), Colin Taylor Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Robert Potter & Partners (Architect), Allan J Hainey & Son (Carpenters & Joiners), McLean (Plasterers), Clarke Preston (Builder), Alan Murray Ltd (Plasterers), J & J Runcie Plasterers Ltd (Plasterers), Greenhill & Macintyre Joiners (Carpenters & Joiners), J & M Stewart (Builder), Andy Gibson Builders (Property Maintenance Services), Galloway Carpet Centre (Carpet Fitter) and Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors).

DG9 7DR 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, Belfast International 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. DG9 7DR has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St Joseph's RC School, Belmont School, Park School. Some of the secondary schools include Stranraer Academy, Douglas Ewart High School, Girvan Academy. Then there are others like Bangor Independent Christian School, Invergarven School, Roddensvale Special School.