Area Guide For KA8 8JL

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

KA8 8JL 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, Edinburgh 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 8JL 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.