Area Guide For KA8 9AA

When it comes to housing in the KA8 9AA area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 48, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 73. There are around 189 Shared ownership properties, 35 Local Authority rented, 171 Housing Association rented and around 255 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 148 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 124 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 64 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 62 are employed in Routine occupation and 69 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 123.

In KA8 9AA area, Couple with children amount to 60 while Couple without children amount to 129. The neighbourhood also has around 112 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 132 votes. Around 61 people are DIY enthusiasts, 91 people are interested in eating out, 99 like exercise, 132 are into football and 58 are fond of gardening. 99 people also like music while 77 are into traveling.

The Independent is the most subscribed (231) newspaper in the area, followed by The Guardian (199), The Times (134), The Sun (77), Daily Express (73), Daily Mail (73), Daily Telegraph (59) and Daily Mirror (46).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 9AA are Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), Derek Williamson Plumbing & Tiling (Plumbers), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), Bathstore (Bathroom Designer), Jellema Designs (Architect), 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), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), Archibald Wallace & Son (Electronic Shop), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), L M A (Architect), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), J G L Roofing Ltd (Roofing Contractors), 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), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), P H Jones (Gas Engineers), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop) and O'Neil Gas (Gas Installers).

KA8 9AA 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 9AA 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.