Area Guide For KA8 8LB

When it comes to housing in the KA8 8LB area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 112, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 121. There are around 93 Shared ownership properties, 38 Local Authority rented, 53 Housing Association rented and around 51 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 60 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 85 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 92 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 137 are employed in Routine occupation and 132 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 98.

In KA8 8LB area, Couple with children amount to 100 while Couple without children amount to 100. The neighbourhood also has around 87 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 90 votes. Around 114 people are DIY enthusiasts, 104 people are interested in eating out, 102 like exercise, 94 are into football and 109 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 107 are into traveling.

The Daily Mirror is the most subscribed (146) newspaper in the area, followed by The Sun (120), Daily Express (116), Daily Mail (93), Daily Telegraph (47), The Guardian (45), The Times (40) and The Independent (33).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 8LB are Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), L M A (Architect), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Archibald Wallace & Son (Electronic Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), Jellema Designs (Architect), Apsis Building Services Ltd (Electronic Shop), Carpet Outlet (Carpet Fitter), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service) and O'Neil Gas (Gas Installers).

KA8 8LB 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 8LB 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.