Postcode KA8 0AQ (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 0AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA8 0AQ is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in July 1991 and is an active postcode. KA8 0AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA8 0AQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 KA8 0AQ as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Deprived neighbourhoods.

The closest road name to KA8 0AQ is Syms Lane which is centered 65 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Newton Primary School and is 90 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.84 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 0AQ is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.19 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.

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

Policing for KA8 0AQ 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 KA8 0AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA8 0AQ, and the approximate distance away.

Syms Lane 65 m
George Street 78 m
Elba Street 96 m
Limonds Wynd 104 m
Kings Court 108 m
Content Street 137 m
Cross Gait 143 m
King Street 153 m
James Street 165 m
Victoria Street 192 m
Queen Street 205 m
Philip Square 210 m
Queen's Quadrant 222 m
Russell Street 225 m
Macadam Place 226 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 0AQ

Introduction July 1991
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 KA8 0AQ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA8 0AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Newton Primary School Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Newton Primary School Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Police Station Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Police Station Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Albert Terrace Bus Stop/Station 287 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.84 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.85 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 965 m
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.95 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA8 0AQ - Data from Dec 2021

Euchar Rock Island 1.18 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 2.2 km
Peggey's Rock Island 2.45 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.38 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.61 km
Mill Leat Inland Water 3.96 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.98 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.11 km
Asylum Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.59 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.6 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.61 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.91 km
Cockhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.98 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.04 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA8 0AQ - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46593300
Longitude -4.62508000
OS Easting 234143
OS Northing 0622255
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
265
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: Deprived neighbourhoods
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002554
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South - 04
Output Area / Small Area 7B2