The postcode KA8 0AR is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in July 1987 and is an active postcode. KA8 0AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KA8 0AR 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 0AR as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Deprived neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to KA8 0AR is Syms Lane which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newton Primary School and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.81 km away.
The local pub for residents of KA8 0AR is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 36 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 17.9% 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 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 KA8 0AR 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 KA8 0AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KA8 0AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KA8 0AR
| Introduction | July 1987 |
| 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 KA8 0AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Court Nursing Home | Awaiting Inspection | 7.16 km | |
| Troon Ladies Golf Club | Pass May 16, 2018 | 7.16 km | |
| Troon Portland Golf Club | Pass November 22, 2019 | 7.16 km | |
| Lochgreen House Hotel | Pass April 2, 2019 | 7.27 km | |
| Royal Troon Golf Club | Pass May 31, 2019 | 7.58 km | |
| Belhaven House | Pass November 29, 2019 | 7.64 km | |
| Piersland House Hotel | Pass and Eat Safe December 11, 2019 | 7.7 km | |
| Marr Rugby Club | Pass December 17, 2018 | 7.77 km | |
| Minishant General Store | Pass February 5, 2020 | 8.1 km | |
| The Minishant | Pass December 16, 2019 | 8.1 km | |
| South Beach Hotel | Pass August 2, 2018 | 8.27 km | |
| Minishant Primary School | Pass March 1, 2019 | 8.29 km | |
| The Cherries Bed & Breakfast | Pass April 19, 2016 | 8.39 km | |
| Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast | Pass March 22, 2018 | 8.56 km | |
| Blueberry's | Pass April 11, 2018 | 8.63 km | |
| Concert Hall/Walker Hall | Pass April 6, 2017 | 8.63 km | |
| Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) | Pass September 28, 2019 | 8.63 km | |
| Drift Coffee Shop | Pass July 3, 2019 | 8.63 km | |
| Troon Bowling Club | Pass May 7, 2019 | 8.64 km | |
| St Ninians Church | Pass August 31, 2016 | 8.67 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA8 0AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Newton Primary School | 66 m | |
| Newton Primary School | 85 m | |
| Police Station | 224 m | |
| Police Station | 255 m | |
| Albert Terrace | 312 m | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 4.81 km | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 4.82 km | |
| Ayr Compass Pier | 956 m | |
| Troon Ferry Terminal | 9.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA8 0AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Euchar Rock | 1.16 km | |
| Blackburn Rocks | 2.21 km | |
| Peggey's Rock | 2.47 km | |
| Witchbrae Wood | 3.39 km | |
| Newbarns Wood | 3.61 km | |
| Diamond Plantation | 3.97 km | |
| Mill Leat | 3.99 km | |
| Mount Charles Wood | 3.99 km | |
| Black Byres Wood | 4.13 km | |
| Kirklandholm Plantation | 4.59 km | |
| Bridge Wood | 4.61 km | |
| Asylum Brae | 4.61 km | |
| Bellsbank Wood | 4.92 km | |
| Cockhill Wood | 5.01 km | |
| Stove Wood | 5.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA8 0AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 36.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 75.24 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 8.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17.8 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 82.1% | 100% | 51.6 | 13.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 17.9% | 17.9% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KA8 0AR - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.46615700 |
| Longitude | -4.62512700 |
| OS Easting | 234141 |
| OS Northing | 0622280 |
| 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 | Ayr West |
| 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: 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 |