Area Guide For KA8 0SA

When it comes to housing in the KA8 0SA area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 79, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 83. There are around 105 Shared ownership properties, 110 Local Authority rented, 150 Housing Association rented and around 137 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 50 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 75 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 80 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 148 are employed in Routine occupation and 128 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 156.

In KA8 0SA area, Couple with children amount to 96 while Couple without children amount to 103. The neighbourhood also has around 141 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 100 votes. Around 98 people are DIY enthusiasts, 97 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 111 are into football and 89 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 90 are into traveling.

The Daily Mirror is the most subscribed (140) newspaper in the area, followed by The Sun (120), Daily Express (86), The Guardian (84), Daily Mail (78), The Independent (62), The Times (51) and Daily Telegraph (45).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 0SA are Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), Harveys Reid Factory Outlet (Furniture Stores), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Frank O'Lone Slater & Tiler (Roofing Contractors), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), Andrew Wright Windows (Double Glazing Installer), Glendale Carpets (Carpet Fitter), John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), I & A Smith (Painters & Decorators), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), John P Telfer Ltd (Plumbers), R Wilson Exterior & Interior Painters (Painters & Decorators), Ayr Roofing Services (Roofing Contractors), N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), S R Callaghan Decorators (Painters & Decorators), McMillan & Sons (Plasterers), William Cumming & Son (Carpenter), G & S Morrison (Carpenters & Joiners), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Darwin Johnstone Gas Services Ltd (Gas Installers), Kuchenwerks (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Furniture World Ltd (Furniture Stores), Carpet Care of Ayr (Carpet & Rugs Shop), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), Castlehill Roofing (Roofing Contractors), Derek Williamson Plumbing & Tiling (Plumbers), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), K M G Roofing (Roofing Contractors), Past Times (Furniture Stores), Tom Townsley Painting & Decorating (Painters & Decorators), C R G P Robertson Surveyors (Building Surveyor), Bathstore (Bathroom Designer), McKissock Appliance Repairs (Appliance Repairs), Premier Plumbing (Plumbers), J H Donald Darvel Ltd (Electrician), Brighthouse (Electrician), Mullans Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Stewart Property Services (Property Maintenance Services), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators) and Jellema Designs (Architect).

KA8 0SA 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 0SA has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St John's Primary School, Holmston 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.