The postcode KA6 6BQ is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA6 6BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KA6 6BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 6BQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to KA6 6BQ is B742 which is centered 3.09 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Ailsa Hospital and is 246 m away.
The local pub for residents of KA6 6BQ is Kirkmichael Arms and is 10.12 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 10.27 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 15, 2017.
Policing for KA6 6BQ 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 KA6 6BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KA6 6BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KA6 6BQ
| 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 KA6 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minishant General Store | Pass February 5, 2020 | 5.33 km | |
| The Minishant | Pass December 16, 2019 | 5.33 km | |
| Minishant Primary School | Pass March 1, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Mossend Farm | Exempt April 1, 2016 | 8.89 km | |
| Meadowview Bed & Breakfast | Pass April 6, 2017 | 9.79 km | |
| Kirkmichael Community Shop & Cafe | Pass September 13, 2021 | 10 km | |
| Kirkmichael Arms | Pass October 20, 2021 | 10.12 km | |
| Cairn Nursery Class | Pass October 18, 2016 | 10.26 km | |
| Cairn Primary School | Pass March 26, 2019 | 10.26 km | |
| Kirkland Stores | Pass October 27, 2015 | 10.26 km | |
| St. Cuthberts Primary School | Pass March 7, 2019 | 10.26 km | |
| Cassillis Hotel | Pass January 12, 2016 | 10.27 km | |
| Flaming Indulgence | Pass October 22, 2019 | 10.27 km | |
| Maybole Bowling Club | Pass July 27, 2016 | 10.27 km | |
| Primo's | Pass November 15, 2017 | 10.27 km | |
| Gardenrose Nursery Class | Pass November 1, 2019 | 10.37 km | |
| Gardenrose Primary School (Kitchen) | Pass April 15, 2019 | 10.37 km | |
| Gardenrose Bed And Breakfast | Pass June 13, 2018 | 10.47 km | |
| Co-operative | Pass January 22, 2016 | 10.51 km | |
| David W McKay, Butchers | Pass October 14, 2021 | 10.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA6 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Ailsa Hospital | 246 m | |
| Ailsa Hospital | 305 m | |
| Ailsa Hospital | 335 m | |
| Sorrel Drive | 537 m | |
| Ayr Hospital | 540 m | |
| Ayr Compass Pier | 4.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA6 6BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Asylum Brae | 980 m | |
| Cockhill Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Cock Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Fox Covert | 1.94 km | |
| Black Byres Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Nunsland Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Carcluie Loch | 2.77 km | |
| Balsarroch Belts | 2.88 km | |
| Lindston Loch | 2.96 km | |
| Cathcart Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Witchbrae Wood | 3.11 km | |
| Snipe Loch | 3.17 km | |
| Mill Leat | 3.19 km | |
| Bellsbank Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Lochfergus Wood | 3.39 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.43563200 |
| Longitude | -4.59810400 |
| OS Easting | 235722 |
| OS Northing | 0618820 |
| 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 | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| 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 | Ayr |
| 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: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34002530 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Carrick North |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Carrick North - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |