Area Guide For KA8 9JG

When it comes to housing in the KA8 9JG 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 9JG 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 9JG are John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), Fisher Direct Furniture (Bedroom Designer), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), R S T Gas Services (Gas Engineers), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Holmstone Security & Electrical (Appliance Retailer), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Bathstore (Bathroom Designer), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Derek Williamson Plumbing & Tiling (Plumbers), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), R & S Sillars (Carpet Fitter), N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), David Hainey & Co (Plumbers), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), Carpetright Plc (Carpet Fitter), Bensons Beds (Bed & Bedding Shop), Jellema Designs (Architect), Carpet Outlet (Carpet Fitter), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers) and Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service).

KA8 9JG 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 9JG has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like Newton Primary School, Braehead Primary School, Heathfield 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.