Postcode KA18 3PL (East Ayrshire)

Map showing KA18 3PL and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA18 3PL is located in East Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA18 3PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA18 3PL 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 KA18 3PL as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to KA18 3PL is Lapraik Avenue which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Colthart Drive and is 102 m away.

The local pub for residents of KA18 3PL is Muirkirk Bowling Club and is 911 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 17, 2017.

Residents reported an average download speed of 29.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KA18 3PL is covered by the Scotland police force association and East 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 KA18 3PL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA18 3PL, and the approximate distance away.

Lapraik Avenue 17 m
Colthart Drive 61 m
Miller's Road 121 m
Wardlaw Avenue 166 m
Henderson Drive 201 m
Stoneyhill Avenue 208 m
Pagan Walk 253 m
Garpel Avenue 255 m
Stitt Place 294 m
Smallburn Road 333 m
Hareshaw Crescent 386 m
Meanlour Drive 400 m
A76 15.09 km
B743 16.26 km
M74 20.69 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA18 3PL

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 KA18 3PL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Nelly's Homemade Sweet Treats Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 27, 2019
96 m
T Johnstone & Son Retailers - other Pass
July 26, 2017
258 m
The Store (Muirkirk) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
October 25, 2018
258 m
Eden Park Academy School/college/university Pass
October 26, 2018
301 m
Toll Service Station Retailers - other Pass
November 20, 2017
559 m
Coach House Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
September 6, 2017
814 m
Muirkirk Caravan Park 2004 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
April 3, 2018
814 m
Muirkirk Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 25, 2017
814 m
East Ayrshire Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
February 3, 2021
858 m
Muirkirk Early Childhood Centre School/college/university Pass
November 9, 2018
858 m
Muirkirk Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 22, 2019
858 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
January 9, 2019
872 m
Top Dexter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 7, 2018
872 m
Empire Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
December 8, 2016
911 m
Muirkirk Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 17, 2017
911 m
Kames Motorsport Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 20, 2019
946 m
Skian Mhor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 9, 2019
977 m
The Old Church Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
September 26, 2014
985 m
Dunbars Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 26, 2020
986 m
John Dawson Butchers Ltd. Manufacturers/packers Pass
October 21, 2021
986 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA18 3PL - Data from Apr 2022

Colthart Drive Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Colthart Drive Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Henderson Drive Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Pagan Walk Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Garpel Avenue Bus Stop/Station 289 m
Entrance Air 65.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA18 3PL - Data from Dec 2021

Smallburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 587 m
Kames Hill Hill Or Mountain 641 m
Shaw Knowe Hill Or Mountain 1.29 km
Tilework Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Kirk Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Black Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Haystackhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Glen Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
March Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Peathill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Greenside Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
Marchouse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA18 3PL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 30.8 Mbps 29.9 Mbps 42.42 Mbps
Upload 5.4 Mbps 4.9 Mbps 6.82 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 0
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 23 4.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 36.3 5.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

25 meters consuming 330,522 kWh - mean 13,221 kWh : median 14,185 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

25 meters consuming 84,910 kWh - mean 3,396 kWh : median 2,993 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA18 3PL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.51978100
Longitude -4.08042300
OS Easting 268749
OS Northing 0627081
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
291
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Electoral Ward Ballochmyle
Local Authority District East Ayrshire
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council West of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000017
Travel To Work Area Ayr

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
East 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)
East Ayrshire Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000928
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cumnock Rural
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cumnock Rural - 06
Output Area / Small Area 8C2