Area Guide For FK8 1RB

When it comes to housing in the FK8 1RB area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 55, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 53. There are around 123 Shared ownership properties, 255 Local Authority rented, 255 Housing Association rented and around 65 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 42 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 62 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 68 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 142 are employed in Routine occupation and 119 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 136.

In FK8 1RB area, Couple with children amount to 84 while Couple without children amount to 112. The neighbourhood also has around 142 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 88 votes. Around 96 people are DIY enthusiasts, 93 people are interested in eating out, 94 like exercise, 113 are into football and 97 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 85 are into traveling.

The Daily Mirror is the most subscribed (153) newspaper in the area, followed by The Sun (137), Daily Express (88), Daily Mail (71), The Guardian (45), The Times (40), Daily Telegraph (33) and The Independent (26).

Some of the nearest services available in FK8 1RB are Mylchreest & Nairns Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Letford Removals (Removals & Storage Services), W S Dunsire & Sons Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), D Muir Joiners (Carpenter), Colin Watson Painter & Decorator Ltd (Painters & Decorators), Macduff Architects (Architect), A M D Joinery & Maintenance (Carpenter), John McFarlane & Son Painters & Decorators (Painters & Decorators), Central Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), The Appliance Centre (Appliance Retailer), G C McPherson (Plasterers), The Globe Home Furnishings Ltd (Furniture Stores), In-toto Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Bob's Locks (Locksmiths), A C Gold Services (Electronic Shop), Furnish by Apartment1 (Furniture Stores), Alex Brewster (Electronic Shop), Alloa Bedroom Centre Ltd (Bed & Bedding Shop), James F Stephen Architects (Architect), Brighthouse (Electrician), M C N Carpet Fitting Services (Carpet Cleaner), Pro Roofing (Roofing Contractors), Dreams (Bed & Bedding Shop), Carpet Connections (Flooring Store), Repair Centre (Boiler Repair & Servicer), Style Decorators Ltd (Painters & Decorators), J & I Brodie (Plumbers), Comfort Zone Interiors (Interior Designers), Roofrite (Roofing Contractors), R G M Roofing (Roofing Contractors), J O'hare (Carpenter), John Mclaughlan (Plumbers), B O F A Electrical Ltd (Plumbers), Forth Plumbing & Heating Stirling Ltd (Plumbers), D C Building & Property Maintenance Contractors (Property Maintenance Services), Miller Roofing (Roofing Contractors), Knights Removals (Removals & Storage Services), Allan Electrical (Electronic Shop), David Borthick & Son (Painters & Decorators), Premier Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Robert Clydesdale Ltd (Window Replacement & Glaziers), King Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Stirling Carpets & Flooring (Carpet Fitter), Alexander Soutar (Electronic Shop), D Buchanan Plumbing & Heating Ltd (Plumbers), Trossach Ltd (Builder), Decor 9 Painters & Decorators (Painters & Decorators), W M Beaton & Sons (Builder), J Reynolds Building Services (Roofing Contractors), John McLeod (Carpenters & Joiners), W D Cameron Slaters (Roofing Contractors), Allan E Myles (Roofing Contractors), Mitchell Maintenance Services (Electronic Shop), Maclean Farquhar (Architect), Dobbies Garden World (Garden Centres), The Globe (Furniture Stores), Donny's Carpets Ltd (Carpet Fitter), W Wilson & Sons (Gas Installers), Revamp (Carpet & Rugs Shop), Mackie Electrical Services (Electronic Shop) and W Wilson & Sons (Gas Installers).

FK8 1RB 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 Airport, Oban Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Edinburgh Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing, Kinross Ferry Landing, Rosyth Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. FK8 1RB has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like Riverside Primary School, Allan's Primary School, Castleview School. Some of the secondary schools include Snowdon School, Secondary Student Support Service, Wallace High School. Then there are others like New Struan School, Carrongrange School, Beaconhurst.