The postcode KA26 9EL is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA26 9EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KA26 9EL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 KA26 9EL as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.
The closest road name to KA26 9EL is Bourtreehall which is centered 20 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Carrick Street and is 121 m away.
The local pub for residents of KA26 9EL is Girvan Bowling Club and is 365 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 13, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from 88 Chinese Takeaway and is 174 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass and Eat Safe on January 8, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 36.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.4 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for KA26 9EL is covered by the Scotland police force association and South Ayrshire Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to KA26 9EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KA26 9EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KA26 9EL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KA26 9EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Pass March 17, 2016 | 144 m | |
| Morrison Colquhoun | Pass December 7, 2017 | 144 m | |
| 88 Chinese Takeaway | Pass and Eat Safe January 8, 2020 | 174 m | |
| China Moon | Pass May 30, 2019 | 174 m | |
| Queens Hotel | Pass June 26, 2018 | 174 m | |
| Royal Hotel | Pass May 1, 2019 | 174 m | |
| Girvan Resource Centre | Pass June 26, 2019 | 205 m | |
| Hillcrest | Pass and Eat Safe May 23, 2019 | 242 m | |
| Old Street Garage | Pass March 24, 2017 | 252 m | |
| Girvan Community Hospital | Pass and Eat Safe September 16, 2019 | 346 m | |
| Girvan Academy | Pass and Eat Safe October 23, 2018 | 365 m | |
| Girvan Bowling Club | Pass July 13, 2018 | 365 m | |
| The Southfield Hotel | Awaiting Inspection | 365 m | |
| Carrick Cakes | Pass October 31, 2018 | 369 m | |
| Flix | Pass June 2, 2016 | 403 m | |
| Gelateria | Pass March 22, 2018 | 403 m | |
| Hamilton Arms Hotel Ltd | Pass January 31, 2018 | 403 m | |
| Marine Fish Restaurant | Pass September 16, 2021 | 403 m | |
| Small Fry | Pass August 20, 2019 | 403 m | |
| The Biscuit Box | Pass May 4, 2017 | 403 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA26 9EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Carrick Street | 121 m | |
| Montgomerie Street | 135 m | |
| Girvan Station | 136 m | |
| Carrick Street | 140 m | |
| Asda | 146 m | |
| Girvan Harbour Ferry Terminal | 691 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA26 9EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Houdston Hill | 631 m | |
| Gallow Hill | 1.3 km | |
| Round Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Piedmont Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Wood Hill | 1.98 km | |
| Rajput Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Doune Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Dow Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Brae Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Killoup Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Fauldribbon Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Shalloch Hill | 2.55 km | |
| Shalloch Brae | 2.59 km | |
| Saugh Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Camregan Glen | Valley | 2.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA26 9EL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 38.3 Mbps | 36.8 Mbps | 58.63 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.9 Mbps | 6.4 Mbps | 12.27 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21.5 | 2.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 42.4 | 7.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KA26 9EL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.24563600 |
| Longitude | -4.84975800 |
| OS Easting | 218938 |
| OS Northing | 0598308 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Electoral Ward | Girvan and South Carrick |
| Local Authority District | South Ayrshire |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | Girvan |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
South 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) |
South Ayrshire Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Deprived blue-collar terraces |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Remote Small Town |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34002593 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Girvan Ailsa |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Girvan Ailsa - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B1 |