Area Guide For FK8 2JY

When it comes to housing in the FK8 2JY area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 123, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 102. There are around 53 Shared ownership properties, 10 Local Authority rented, 39 Housing Association rented and around 131 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 207 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 141 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 105 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 34 are employed in Routine occupation and 52 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 56.

In FK8 2JY area, Couple with children amount to 87 while Couple without children amount to 110. The neighbourhood also has around 58 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 107 votes. Around 78 people are DIY enthusiasts, 100 people are interested in eating out, 101 like exercise, 92 are into football and 96 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 103 are into traveling.

The Independent is the most subscribed (255) newspaper in the area, followed by The Times (241), The Guardian (216), Daily Telegraph (214), Daily Mail (114), Daily Express (94), The Sun (45) and Daily Mirror (43).

Some of the nearest services available in FK8 2JY are Colin Watson Painter & Decorator Ltd (Painters & Decorators), J M Plastering (Plasterers), In-toto Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), R Brown & Sons Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Brighthouse (Electrician), W S Dunsire & Sons Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), McPherson Plumbing Services (Plumbers), Alba Roofing (Roofing Contractors), Dreams (Bed & Bedding Shop), J M Joinery (Roofing Contractors), Furnish by Apartment1 (Furniture Stores), Denovo Building Services Ltd (Builder), Central Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Carpet Connections (Flooring Store), Carpet Masters (Carpet Fitter), T Mackey (Carpenters & Joiners), The Globe Home Furnishings Ltd (Furniture Stores), Alex Brewster (Electronic Shop), Torbrex Windows (Double Glazing Installer), D Muir Joiners (Carpenter), Iain Thomson Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Macduff Architects (Architect), Tomas Painting & Decorating Specialists (Painters & Decorators), Charter H V A C Ltd (Gas Installers), B D A Design (Architectural Service), Letford Removals (Removals & Storage Services), Bob's Locks (Locksmiths), A1 Appliance Repairs (Appliance Repairs), Mylchreest & Nairns Ltd (Roofing Contractors) and G M Maintenance (Builder).

FK8 2JY 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 then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Rosyth Ferry Terminal, Glasgow Central Station Bridge Ferry Landing, Broomielaw Quay Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. FK8 2JY has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St Ninian's Primary School, Allan's Primary School, Braehead Primary School. Some of the secondary schools include Stirling High School, Snowdon School, St Modan's High School. Then there are others like New Struan School, Carrongrange School, Beaconhurst.