Postcode KA6 6AP (East Ayrshire)

Map showing KA6 6AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA6 6AP is located in East Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA6 6AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA6 6AP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 KA6 6AP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to KA6 6AP is B7034 which is centered 970 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Merkland Drive and is 880 m away.

The local pub for residents of KA6 6AP is Kirkmichael Arms and is 6.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 20, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Primo's and is 8.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 15, 2017.

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

Policing for KA6 6AP 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 KA6 6AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA6 6AP, and the approximate distance away.

B7034 970 m
B742 3.24 km
A719 8.84 km
A77 9.45 km
B730 12.35 km
A713 28.22 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA6 6AP

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 KA6 6AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Minishant General Store Retailers - other Pass
February 5, 2020
4.54 km
The Minishant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 16, 2019
4.54 km
Minishant Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 1, 2019
4.8 km
Mossend Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
April 1, 2016
4.99 km
Kirkmichael Community Shop & Cafe Retailers - other Pass
September 13, 2021
6.37 km
Kirkmichael Arms Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 20, 2021
6.52 km
Kirkmichael Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 11, 2018
6.61 km
Kirkmichael Primary School & Nursery School/college/university Pass
November 15, 2016
6.61 km
Talisker Bay International Ltd Distributors/Transporters Awaiting Inspection
November 12, 2021
6.76 km
Drumore Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
June 29, 2017
6.92 km
Merkland Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
August 26, 2015
7.42 km
Meadowview Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 6, 2017
7.91 km
Cairn Nursery Class School/college/university Pass
October 18, 2016
8.36 km
Cairn Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 26, 2019
8.36 km
Kirkland Stores Retailers - other Pass
October 27, 2015
8.36 km
St. Cuthberts Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 7, 2019
8.36 km
Cassillis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 12, 2016
8.4 km
Flaming Indulgence Mobile caterer Pass
October 22, 2019
8.4 km
Maybole Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 27, 2016
8.4 km
Primo's Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 15, 2017
8.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA6 6AP - Data from Apr 2022

Merkland Drive Bus Stop/Station 880 m
Barbieston Terrace Bus Stop/Station 890 m
Skeldon Drive Bus Stop/Station 903 m
Skeldon Drive Bus Stop/Station 911 m
Barbieston Terrace Bus Stop/Station 955 m
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 9.18 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA6 6AP - Data from Dec 2021

Black Mount Wood Woodland Or Forest 478 m
Netherton Glen Valley 828 m
Torr Wood Woodland Or Forest 909 m
Skeldon Wood Woodland Or Forest 954 m
Veenston Glen Valley 1.13 km
Kilmore Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Potterston Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Knockjarder Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Lindston Loch Inland Water 1.88 km
Farden Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Balsarroch Belts Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Mote Knowe Hill Or Mountain 2.31 km
Loch Croot Inland Water 2.42 km
Kennedy's Dub Inland Water 2.54 km
Milreoch Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA6 6AP - 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 55.39669600
Longitude -4.56775100
OS Easting 237482
OS Northing 0614417
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3660
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Electoral Ward Doon Valley
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000976
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Doon Valley North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Doon Valley North - 06
Output Area / Small Area 1B3