Postcode KA7 1RQ (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA7 1RQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA7 1RQ is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA7 1RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA7 1RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 1RQ as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Endeavouring flat dwellers.

The closest road name to KA7 1RQ is Mill Wynd which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Carrick Street and is 46 m away.

The local pub for residents of KA7 1RQ is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.66 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 65.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KA7 1RQ 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 1RQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Mill Wynd 60 m
Nile Court 117 m
High Street 149 m
Carrick Street 150 m
Blackfriars Walk 150 m
Alloway Street 195 m
Mill Street 199 m
Kirk Port 205 m
Kyle Street 209 m
Arthur Street 215 m
Boswell Park 225 m
Dalblair Road 268 m
Smith Street 284 m
Newmarket Street 284 m
Fullarton Street 295 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA7 1RQ

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 KA7 1RQ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Carrick Street Bus Stop/Station 46 m
Fullarton Street Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Carrick Street Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Newmarket Street Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Kyle Street Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 1.04 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.36 km

Nearby Nature

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

Euchar Rock Island 1.45 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 1.73 km
Peggey's Rock Island 1.98 km
Mill Leat Inland Water 3.4 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.54 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.95 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.11 km
Asylum Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.32 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.36 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.41 km
Cockhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.7 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.95 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.96 km
Cock Hill Hill Or Mountain 5.07 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 5.1 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA7 1RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 57 Mbps 65.1 Mbps 330 Mbps
Upload 16.6 Mbps 14.7 Mbps 50 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.5 3.3
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16 0
30-300 Mbps 9.1% 67.1 18.3
300+ Mbps 90.9% 330 50

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 123,077 kWh - mean 13,675 kWh : median 11,645 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 18,007 kWh - mean 2,001 kWh : median 1,586 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA7 1RQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46127000
Longitude -4.62874100
OS Easting 233892
OS Northing 0621745
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
722
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Constrained flat dwellers
Subgroup: Endeavouring flat dwellers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002591
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 - 04
Output Area / Small Area 7B3