Postcode KA8 0QF (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 0QF and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA8 0QF is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA8 0QF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA8 0QF 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 KA8 0QF as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to KA8 0QF is Sloan Place which is centered 133 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mainholm Road and is 101 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.4 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 0QF is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.17 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Troon Station Kiosk and is 8.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 15, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sloan Place 133 m
Glenmuir Square 137 m
Dalmilling Crescent 189 m
Braehead Avenue 203 m
Glenmuir Road 221 m
Sloan Street 227 m
Thomson Street 235 m
Galloway Gardens 259 m
Braehead Crescent 268 m
Galloway Avenue 310 m
Braemar Square 322 m
Mclean Street 330 m
Gemmell Crescent 338 m
Lindsay Street 340 m
Braeside Road 340 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 0QF

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 KA8 0QF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lochgreen House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
7.04 km
Sun Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
7.17 km
Troon Ladies Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 16, 2018
7.17 km
Troon Portland Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 22, 2019
7.17 km
Marr Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 17, 2018
7.48 km
Royal Troon Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
May 31, 2019
7.62 km
Belhaven House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 29, 2019
7.66 km
Piersland House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass and Eat Safe
December 11, 2019
7.67 km
The Cherries Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2016
8.22 km
South Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 2, 2018
8.33 km
Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 22, 2018
8.59 km
Troon Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 7, 2019
8.7 km
Blueberry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 11, 2018
8.71 km
Concert Hall/Walker Hall Other catering premises Pass
April 6, 2017
8.71 km
Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) Other catering premises Pass
September 28, 2019
8.71 km
Drift Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 3, 2019
8.71 km
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 20, 2017
8.71 km
Muirhead Stores Retailers - other Pass
July 5, 2016
8.71 km
St Ninians Church Other catering premises Pass
August 31, 2016
8.72 km
Troon Station Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
October 15, 2018
8.77 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Mainholm Road Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Braehead Avenue Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Dalmilling Crescent Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Mainholm Road Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Galloway Avenue Bus Stop/Station 187 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.4 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.41 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 2.38 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.17 km

Nearby Nature

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

Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Euchar Rock Island 2.36 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.53 km
Gatehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km
Cutting Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.64 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 3.66 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Peggey's Rock Island 3.91 km
Coronation Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.03 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.47000700
Longitude -4.60228100
OS Easting 235601
OS Northing 0622654
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
805
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Electoral Ward Ayr North
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002610
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lochside, Braehead and Whitletts
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lochside, Braehead and Whitletts - 05
Output Area / Small Area 8C3