Postcode KA8 0AU (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 0AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA8 0AU is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA8 0AU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

KA8 0AU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 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 0AU as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.

The closest road name to KA8 0AU is River Terrace which is centered 80 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Newmarket Street and is 209 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 5.04 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 0AU is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.33 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

River Terrace 80 m
Strathayr Place 135 m
Old Bridge Street 166 m
River Street 167 m
George Street 174 m
Content Street 174 m
John Street 190 m
Kirk Port 193 m
Syms Lane 205 m
Macadam Place 206 m
Blackfriars Walk 214 m
Garden Street 217 m
Kings Court 226 m
New Bridge Street 239 m
High Street 253 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 0AU

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 KA8 0AU - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Newmarket Street Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Albert Terrace Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Police Station Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Police Station Bus Stop/Station 278 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 5.04 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 5.05 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 861 m
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.05 km

Nearby Nature

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

Euchar Rock Island 1.18 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 1.95 km
Peggey's Rock Island 2.2 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.53 km
Mill Leat Inland Water 3.74 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.2 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.21 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.21 km
Asylum Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.56 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.83 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.85 km
Cockhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.95 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.02 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.27 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46438700
Longitude -4.62798400
OS Easting 233953
OS Northing 0622090
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13
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: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002549
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 - 06
Output Area / Small Area 7D2