The postcode KA8 8JA is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA8 8JA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KA8 8JA 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 8JA as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Eastern European communities.
The closest road name to KA8 8JA is Russell Drive which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newton Primary School and is 172 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.58 km away.
The local pub for residents of KA8 8JA is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 6.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 20.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 91.1% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 8.9% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.2 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 8JA 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 8JA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KA8 8JA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KA8 8JA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 8JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Court Nursing Home | Awaiting Inspection | 6.97 km | |
| Troon Ladies Golf Club | Pass May 16, 2018 | 6.97 km | |
| Troon Portland Golf Club | Pass November 22, 2019 | 6.97 km | |
| Lochgreen House Hotel | Pass April 2, 2019 | 7.05 km | |
| Royal Troon Golf Club | Pass May 31, 2019 | 7.39 km | |
| Belhaven House | Pass November 29, 2019 | 7.45 km | |
| Piersland House Hotel | Pass and Eat Safe December 11, 2019 | 7.5 km | |
| Marr Rugby Club | Pass December 17, 2018 | 7.55 km | |
| South Beach Hotel | Pass August 2, 2018 | 8.08 km | |
| The Cherries Bed & Breakfast | Pass April 19, 2016 | 8.18 km | |
| Minishant General Store | Pass February 5, 2020 | 8.33 km | |
| The Minishant | Pass December 16, 2019 | 8.33 km | |
| Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast | Pass March 22, 2018 | 8.37 km | |
| Blueberry's | Pass April 11, 2018 | 8.44 km | |
| Concert Hall/Walker Hall | Pass April 6, 2017 | 8.44 km | |
| Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) | Pass September 28, 2019 | 8.44 km | |
| Drift Coffee Shop | Pass July 3, 2019 | 8.44 km | |
| Troon Bowling Club | Pass May 7, 2019 | 8.45 km | |
| St Ninians Church | Pass August 31, 2016 | 8.48 km | |
| Minishant Primary School | Pass March 1, 2019 | 8.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA8 8JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Newton Primary School | 172 m | |
| Newton Primary School | 191 m | |
| Burnett Terrace | 238 m | |
| Damside | 258 m | |
| Craigie Road | 260 m | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 4.58 km | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 4.59 km | |
| Ayr Compass Pier | 1.05 km | |
| Troon Ferry Terminal | 9.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA8 8JA - Data from Dec 2021
| Euchar Rock | 1.14 km | |
| Blackburn Rocks | 2.45 km | |
| Peggey's Rock | 2.7 km | |
| Witchbrae Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Newbarns Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Diamond Plantation | 3.78 km | |
| Mount Charles Wood | 3.83 km | |
| Black Byres Wood | 4.14 km | |
| Mill Leat | 4.24 km | |
| Kirklandholm Plantation | 4.37 km | |
| Bridge Wood | 4.46 km | |
| Asylum Brae | 4.73 km | |
| Stove Wood | 4.85 km | |
| Bellsbank Wood | 4.9 km | |
| Gatehouse Wood | 4.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA8 8JA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 22.4 Mbps | 20.3 Mbps | 33.72 Mbps |
| Upload | 3.8 Mbps | 3.6 Mbps | 6.35 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.7 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 8.9% | 91.1% | 21 | 3.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 91.1% | 91.1% | 32.5 | 6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KA8 8JA - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.46816500 |
| Longitude | -4.62326700 |
| OS Easting | 234267 |
| OS Northing | 0622499 |
| 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: Constrained flat dwellers Subgroup: Eastern European communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34002534 |
| 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 - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7B1 |