Area Guide For KA8 9AD

When it comes to housing in the KA8 9AD area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 79, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 83. There are around 105 Shared ownership properties, 110 Local Authority rented, 150 Housing Association rented and around 137 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 50 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 75 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 80 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 148 are employed in Routine occupation and 128 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 156.

In KA8 9AD area, Couple with children amount to 96 while Couple without children amount to 103. The neighbourhood also has around 141 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 100 votes. Around 98 people are DIY enthusiasts, 97 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 111 are into football and 89 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 90 are into traveling.

The Daily Mirror is the most subscribed (140) newspaper in the area, followed by The Sun (120), Daily Express (86), The Guardian (84), Daily Mail (78), The Independent (62), The Times (51) and Daily Telegraph (45).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 9AD are Jellema Designs (Architect), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), L M A (Architect), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), Carpet Outlet (Carpet Fitter), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), Apsis Building Services Ltd (Electronic Shop), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), R S T Gas Services (Gas Engineers), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service) and Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers).

KA8 9AD 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 9AD 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.