Area Guide For DG9 8HU

When it comes to housing in the DG9 8HU area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 140, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 76. There are around 19 Shared ownership properties, 15 Local Authority rented, 36 Housing Association rented and around 140 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 96 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 99 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 255 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 66 are employed in Routine occupation and 87 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 34.

In DG9 8HU area, Couple with children amount to 81 while Couple without children amount to 114. The neighbourhood also has around 31 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 82 votes. Around 110 people are DIY enthusiasts, 103 people are interested in eating out, 98 like exercise, 73 are into football and 122 are fond of gardening. 99 people also like music while 95 are into traveling.

The Daily Telegraph is the most subscribed (167) newspaper in the area, followed by The Times (109), Daily Express (92), Daily Mail (91), The Guardian (81), The Sun (62), The Independent (50) and Daily Mirror (31).

Some of the nearest services available in DG9 8HU are Home & Gardens (DIY Shop), R McClymont Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), D Campbell (Plumbers), Andrew McMillan Builders (Builder), Keith Johnston & Daughters (Plumbers), M & R Heating Services (Plumbers), House to Home Furnishers (Furniture Stores), Carpet Co (Carpet Fitter), J Hainey & Partner (Painters & Decorators), David Train (Plumbers), L Fidler & Sons (Furniture Stores), J & M Stewart (Builder), Allan J Hainey & Son (Carpenters & Joiners), Galloway Carpet Centre (Carpet Fitter), McLean (Plasterers), Clarke Preston (Builder), Rae Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), C & M Services (Painters & Decorators), Roberts Carpet Supplies (Carpet Fitter), Alan Murray Ltd (Plasterers), Colin Taylor Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Robert Potter & Partners (Architect), W J Murphy (Carpenters & Joiners), Greenhill & Macintyre Joiners (Carpenters & Joiners), Dickson & Mahan Stranraer Ltd (Electronic Shop), E M C (Painters & Decorators), Andy Gibson Builders (Property Maintenance Services), Patrick McDevitt & Sons Joinery & Carpentry (Carpenters & Joiners) and Nish Electronics (Electrician).

DG9 8HU 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 8HU 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.