Area Guide For KA8 8JJ

When it comes to housing in the KA8 8JJ 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 8JJ 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 8JJ are Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), Archibald Wallace & Son (Electronic Shop), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), Thomson McCrea (Architect), Cowan & Davidson Joiners & Builders Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), J G L Roofing Ltd (Roofing Contractors), O'Neil Gas (Gas Installers), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), Golden Slumberz Ltd (Bed & Bedding Shop), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), P H Jones (Gas Engineers), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), M G P Architects (Architect), Carpet Co Cash & Carry (Carpet Fitter), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), Apsis Building Services Ltd (Electronic Shop), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), As-nu Kitchens & Bedrooms (Kitchen Designers & Installers), McConnachie Ayr Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), L M A (Architect), R & I Plumbing & Heating (Plumbers), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Brodie Lighting (Lighting Stores), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), Carpet Outlet (Carpet Fitter), Wise Property Care Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Tom Callaghan Windows & Conservatories Ltd (Double Glazing Installer), J K D Wholesale Beds (Bed & Bedding Shop) and Appliance Fix Ltd (Appliance Retailer).

KA8 8JJ 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 8JJ 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.