Area Guide For DG9 7RZ

When it comes to housing in the DG9 7RZ area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 66, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 76. There are around 149 Shared ownership properties, 69 Local Authority rented, 148 Housing Association rented and around 248 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 68 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 93 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 101 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 117 are employed in Routine occupation and 114 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 167.

In DG9 7RZ area, Couple with children amount to 89 while Couple without children amount to 108. The neighbourhood also has around 138 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 109 votes. Around 90 people are DIY enthusiasts, 94 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 120 are into football and 84 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 86 are into traveling.

The Sun is the most subscribed (122) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Express (86), Daily Mirror (86), Daily Mail (78), The Guardian (71), The Independent (59), The Times (56) and Daily Telegraph (43).

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

DG9 7RZ 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 7RZ 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.