Area Guide For KA8 0DG

When it comes to housing in the KA8 0DG area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 28, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 30. There are around 124 Shared ownership properties, 255 Local Authority rented, 255 Housing Association rented and around 79 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 35 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 56 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 51 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 163 are employed in Routine occupation and 133 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 203.

In KA8 0DG area, Couple with children amount to 107 while Couple without children amount to 95. The neighbourhood also has around 233 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 107 votes. Around 91 people are DIY enthusiasts, 90 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 130 are into football and 76 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 78 are into traveling.

The Sun is the most subscribed (156) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mirror (105), Daily Express (71), Daily Mail (55), The Guardian (44), The Times (43), The Independent (28) and Daily Telegraph (23).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 0DG are I & A Smith (Painters & Decorators), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Cowan & Davidson Joiners & Builders Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J G L Roofing Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Mullans Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Bathstore (Bathroom Designer), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Design Studio Ayr Ltd (Interior Designers), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), William Cumming & Son (Carpenter), Thomson McCrea (Architect), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), Archibald Wallace & Son (Electronic Shop), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Brighthouse (Electrician), J K D Wholesale Beds (Bed & Bedding Shop), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), L M A (Architect), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), P H Jones (Gas Engineers), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Brodie Lighting (Lighting Stores), Jellema Designs (Architect), The Bed Shed (Bed & Bedding Shop), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), Derek Williamson Bathrooms (Plumbers), Andrew Wright Windows (Double Glazing Installer), M G P Architects (Architect), N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors), Tom Callaghan Windows & Conservatories Ltd (Double Glazing Installer), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop), Simpson & Shaw LLP (Painters & Decorators), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), S R Callaghan Decorators (Painters & Decorators), Furniture World Ltd (Furniture Stores), Tom Townsley Painting & Decorating (Painters & Decorators), Past Times (Furniture Stores) and Principal Bathrooms (Bathroom Designer).

KA8 0DG 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, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Islay Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Ayr Compass Pier, Troon Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. KA8 0DG has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St John's Primary School, Newton Primary School, Braehead Primary School. Some of the secondary schools include Kyle Academy, Ayr College, Ayr Academy. Then there are others like Craigpark School, South Park School, Wellington School.