Postcode KA7 1BQ (South Ayrshire) Terminated July 1992

Map showing KA7 1BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA7 1BQ is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.KA7 1BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

KA7 1BQ 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 KA7 1BQ as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Migrant commuters.

The closest road name to KA7 1BQ is Cathcart Street which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cathcart Street and is 11 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 5.17 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA7 1BQ is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.

Policing for KA7 1BQ 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to KA7 1BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA7 1BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Cathcart Street 33 m
Academy Street 74 m
Newmarket Street 84 m
Sandgate 130 m
Old Bridge Street 134 m
New Bridge Street 140 m
Fort Street 147 m
St John Street 147 m
Arthur Street 174 m
Kirk Port 193 m
Citadel Place 206 m
Citadel Lane 206 m
Boswell Park 207 m
High Street 222 m
Douglas Street 225 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA7 1BQ

Introduction August 1973
Termination July 1992
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KA7 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sun Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
7.36 km
Troon Ladies Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 16, 2018
7.36 km
Troon Portland Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 22, 2019
7.36 km
Lochgreen House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
7.54 km
Royal Troon Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
May 31, 2019
7.76 km
Minishant General Store Retailers - other Pass
February 5, 2020
7.79 km
The Minishant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 16, 2019
7.79 km
Belhaven House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 29, 2019
7.83 km
Piersland House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass and Eat Safe
December 11, 2019
7.9 km
Minishant Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 1, 2019
7.97 km
Marr Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 17, 2018
8.06 km
South Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 2, 2018
8.44 km
The Cherries Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2016
8.63 km
Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 22, 2018
8.73 km
Blueberry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 11, 2018
8.79 km
Concert Hall/Walker Hall Other catering premises Pass
April 6, 2017
8.79 km
Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) Other catering premises Pass
September 28, 2019
8.79 km
Drift Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 3, 2019
8.79 km
Troon Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 7, 2019
8.8 km
St Ninians Church Other catering premises Pass
August 31, 2016
8.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA7 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Cathcart Street Bus Stop/Station 11 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Citadel Place Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Newmarket Street Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 202 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 5.17 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 5.18 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 675 m
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA7 1BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Euchar Rock Island 1.1 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 1.68 km
Peggey's Rock Island 1.93 km
Mill Leat Inland Water 3.58 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.12 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.44 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.51 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.51 km
Asylum Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.69 km
Cockhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.07 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.12 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 5.13 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.27 km
Cock Hill Hill Or Mountain 5.44 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46374900
Longitude -4.63257700
OS Easting 233660
OS Northing 0622030
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1486
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Electoral Ward Ayr West
Local Authority District South Ayrshire
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council West of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000024
Travel To Work Area Ayr

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Comfortable cosmopolitan
Subgroup: Migrant commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000600
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ayr South Harbour and Town Centre
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ayr South Harbour and Town Centre - 02
Output Area / Small Area 2C2