The postcode KA8 8AH is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in February 1994 and is an active postcode. KA8 8AH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KA8 8AH 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 8AH as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Constrained young families.
The closest road name to KA8 8AH is York Place which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Crown Street and is 353 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.8 km away.
The local pub for residents of KA8 8AH is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 6.9 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 97 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for KA8 8AH 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 8AH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KA8 8AH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KA8 8AH
| Introduction | February 1994 |
| 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 8AH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Court Nursing Home | Awaiting Inspection | 6.9 km | |
| Troon Ladies Golf Club | Pass May 16, 2018 | 6.9 km | |
| Troon Portland Golf Club | Pass November 22, 2019 | 6.9 km | |
| Lochgreen House Hotel | Pass April 2, 2019 | 7.12 km | |
| Royal Troon Golf Club | Pass May 31, 2019 | 7.3 km | |
| Belhaven House | Pass November 29, 2019 | 7.37 km | |
| Piersland House Hotel | Pass and Eat Safe December 11, 2019 | 7.45 km | |
| Marr Rugby Club | Pass December 17, 2018 | 7.64 km | |
| South Beach Hotel | Pass August 2, 2018 | 7.98 km | |
| The Cherries Bed & Breakfast | Pass April 19, 2016 | 8.2 km | |
| Minishant General Store | Pass February 5, 2020 | 8.22 km | |
| The Minishant | Pass December 16, 2019 | 8.22 km | |
| Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast | Pass March 22, 2018 | 8.27 km | |
| Blueberry's | Pass April 11, 2018 | 8.32 km | |
| Concert Hall/Walker Hall | Pass April 6, 2017 | 8.32 km | |
| Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) | Pass September 28, 2019 | 8.32 km | |
| Drift Coffee Shop | Pass July 3, 2019 | 8.32 km | |
| Troon Bowling Club | Pass May 7, 2019 | 8.33 km | |
| St Ninians Church | Pass August 31, 2016 | 8.37 km | |
| Minishant Primary School | Pass March 1, 2019 | 8.39 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA8 8AH - Data from Apr 2022
| Crown Street | 353 m | |
| Crown Street | 379 m | |
| Citadel Place | 399 m | |
| Police Station | 435 m | |
| Town Hall | 459 m | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 4.8 km | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 4.8 km | |
| Ayr Compass Pier | 267 m | |
| Troon Ferry Terminal | 9.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA8 8AH - Data from Dec 2021
| Euchar Rock | 619 m | |
| Blackburn Rocks | 1.86 km | |
| Peggey's Rock | 2.11 km | |
| Mill Leat | 3.96 km | |
| Witchbrae Wood | 4.08 km | |
| Newbarns Wood | 4.25 km | |
| Diamond Plantation | 4.54 km | |
| Mount Charles Wood | 4.62 km | |
| Black Byres Wood | 4.8 km | |
| Kirklandholm Plantation | 5.07 km | |
| Asylum Brae | 5.15 km | |
| Bridge Wood | 5.25 km | |
| Cockhill Wood | 5.53 km | |
| Bellsbank Wood | 5.6 km | |
| Bower Hill | 5.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA8 8AH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 97 Mbps | 327.95 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 17.4 Mbps | 49.99 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.7 | 2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 119.5 | 24.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 328 | 50 |
Energy usage data for KA8 8AH - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.46765500 |
| Longitude | -4.63570100 |
| OS Easting | 233479 |
| OS Northing | 0622472 |
| 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 North |
| 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: White communities Subgroup: Constrained young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34002616 |
| 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 | 7C2 |