Area Guide For KA8 8JW

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

KA8 8JW 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 8JW 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.