Area Guide For DG9 7HB

When it comes to housing in the DG9 7HB area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 79, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 83. There are around 105 Shared ownership properties, 110 Local Authority rented, 150 Housing Association rented and around 137 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 50 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 75 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 80 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 148 are employed in Routine occupation and 128 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 156.

In DG9 7HB area, Couple with children amount to 96 while Couple without children amount to 103. The neighbourhood also has around 141 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 100 votes. Around 98 people are DIY enthusiasts, 97 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 111 are into football and 89 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 90 are into traveling.

The Daily Mirror is the most subscribed (140) newspaper in the area, followed by The Sun (120), Daily Express (86), The Guardian (84), Daily Mail (78), The Independent (62), The Times (51) and Daily Telegraph (45).

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

DG9 7HB 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 7HB has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St Joseph's RC School, Park School, Rephad 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.