Postcode KA12 8RA (North Ayrshire)

Map showing KA12 8RA and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA12 8RA is located in North Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA12 8RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA12 8RA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of KA12 8RA as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to KA12 8RA is West Road which is centered 120 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Fullerton Centre and is 160 m away.

The local pub for residents of KA12 8RA is British Legion Social Club and is 55 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Grill House and is 167 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 4, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for KA12 8RA is covered by the Scotland police force association and North Ayrshire Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to KA12 8RA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA12 8RA, and the approximate distance away.

West Road 120 m
Low Green Road 123 m
Hill Street 191 m
High Street 229 m
Seagate 229 m
Castle Place 242 m
Kirkgate 262 m
Fullarton Street 280 m
Eglinton Street 312 m
Friars Croft 326 m
New Street 373 m
Waterside 381 m
East Road 385 m
Marress Road 501 m
Bank Street 1.11 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA12 8RA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KA12 8RA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
British Legion Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2019
55 m
Emmanuel Christian Centre Other catering premises Pass
February 8, 2022
55 m
Celtic Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 24, 2019
108 m
Brownings Retailers - other Pass
May 16, 2019
167 m
Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 4, 2019
167 m
Shop Local (SMA News Ltd) Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 29, 2018
167 m
Taste Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 28, 2021
167 m
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 18, 2018
169 m
CARD FACTORY Retailers - other Pass
July 18, 2018
169 m
Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 23, 2022
169 m
Freckletons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 28, 2019
169 m
Fruit & Veg Stall Retailers - other Pass
October 16, 2019
169 m
Game Retailers - other Exempt
September 27, 2021
169 m
Gregg's Retailers - other Pass
June 5, 2018
169 m
Holland & Barrett Retailers - other Pass
February 2, 2022
169 m
JH News Retailers - other Pass
February 23, 2022
169 m
New Look Retailers - other Exempt
April 26, 2022
169 m
Poundland & Pep & Co Retailers - other Pass
April 20, 2018
169 m
Wilko Retailers - other Pass
May 20, 2019
169 m
St Mary's Church Hall Other catering premises Pass
February 21, 2018
176 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA12 8RA - Data from Apr 2022

Fullerton Centre Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Bridgegate Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Marress Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 198 m
The Carrick Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Crown Inn Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 7.33 km
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.1 km
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.1 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA12 8RA - Data from Dec 2021

Salmon's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Irvine Bar Wetland 2.15 km
Meadow Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Bourtreehill Pond Inland Water 2.31 km
Crow Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Belvidere Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Irvine Bay Bay 3 km
Old Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Lawthorn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Chapelholms Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Auchenwinsey Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.13 km
Benslie Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.27 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.42 km
Corsehillmuir Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.61 km
Hut Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.83 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA12 8RA - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.61458900
Longitude -4.67041200
OS Easting 231914
OS Northing 0638902
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
338
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Central Ayrshire
Electoral Ward Irvine West
Local Authority District North Ayrshire
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council West of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000018
Travel To Work Area Kilmarnock and Irvine

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
North Ayrshire Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Ayrshire and Arran
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
North Ayrshire Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002115
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Irvine Central
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Irvine Central - 03
Output Area / Small Area 5B3