Area Guide For KA8 8JA

When it comes to housing in the KA8 8JA area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 29, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 46. There are around 116 Shared ownership properties, 255 Local Authority rented, 255 Housing Association rented and around 48 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 30 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 54 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 53 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 181 are employed in Routine occupation and 150 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 194.

In KA8 8JA area, Couple with children amount to 136 while Couple without children amount to 74. The neighbourhood also has around 255 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 106 votes. Around 101 people are DIY enthusiasts, 91 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 121 are into football and 85 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 79 are into traveling.

The Sun is the most subscribed (171) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mirror (94), Daily Express (61), Daily Mail (54), The Times (35), The Guardian (33), Daily Telegraph (20) and The Independent (18).

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

KA8 8JA 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 8JA 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.