Area Guide For KA8 8HU

When it comes to housing in the KA8 8HU 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 8HU 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 8HU are Thomson McCrea (Architect), M G P Architects (Architect), Tom Callaghan Windows & Conservatories Ltd (Double Glazing Installer), Cowan & Davidson Joiners & Builders Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), J K D Wholesale Beds (Bed & Bedding Shop), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), Derek Williamson Plumbing & Tiling (Plumbers), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), Jellema Designs (Architect), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Brodie Lighting (Lighting Stores), Carpet Co Cash & Carry (Carpet Fitter), Archibald Wallace & Son (Electronic Shop), P H Jones (Gas Engineers), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), J G L Roofing Ltd (Roofing Contractors), O'Neil Gas (Gas Installers), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), Apsis Building Services Ltd (Electronic Shop), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), Carpet Outlet (Carpet Fitter), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), L M A (Architect), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop) and Bathstore (Bathroom Designer).

KA8 8HU 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 8HU 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.