Area Guide For DG9 8PH

When it comes to housing in the DG9 8PH area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 206, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 63. There are around 56 Shared ownership properties, 13 Local Authority rented, 26 Housing Association rented and around 45 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 57 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 74 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 101 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 86 are employed in Routine occupation and 94 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 55.

In DG9 8PH area, Couple with children amount to 42 while Couple without children amount to 143. The neighbourhood also has around 50 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 68 votes. Around 116 people are DIY enthusiasts, 105 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 84 are into football and 129 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 118 are into traveling.

The Daily Express is the most subscribed (171) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mail (143), Daily Mirror (135), Daily Telegraph (110), The Sun (93), The Times (61), The Guardian (46) and The Independent (31).

Some of the nearest services available in DG9 8PH are P A Builders (Property Maintenance Services), J B Sandford (Builder), Carpet Co (Carpet Fitter), Rae Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Robert Potter & Partners (Architect), Home & Gardens (DIY Shop), L Fidler & Sons (Furniture Stores), W J Murphy (Carpenters & Joiners), Eric Hyslop Ltd (Plumbers), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), House to Home Furnishers (Furniture Stores), Roberts Carpet Supplies (Carpet Fitter), Patrick McDevitt & Sons Joinery & Carpentry (Carpenters & Joiners), J Hainey & Partner (Painters & Decorators), Galloway Carpet Centre (Carpet Fitter), Greenhill & Macintyre Joiners (Carpenters & Joiners), Graeme McLean Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Alex Kyle Painting & Decorating (Painters & Decorators), E A Design (Architectural Service), Aabec Electricians (Electronic Shop), G A Couchman (Builder), Kenneth John Magee (Carpenters & Joiners), McHallum Builders (Builder), Keith Johnston & Daughters (Plumbers), R McClymont Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Nish Electronics (Electrician), David Train (Plumbers), M & R Heating Services (Plumbers), J B Sandford (Roofing Contractors), Heron Drainage Services (Drain & Sewer Services), J & J Runcie Plasterers Ltd (Plasterers) and Clayton Plumbing & Heating (Boiler Repair & Servicer).

DG9 8PH 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 8PH has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like Drochduil School, Glenluce School, Castle Kennedy School. Some of the secondary schools include Stranraer Academy, Douglas Ewart High School, Girvan Academy. Then there are others like Bangor Independent Christian School, Dalry Secondary School, Invergarven School.