Postcode KA8 9HJ (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 9HJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA8 9HJ is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA8 9HJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA8 9HJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 9HJ as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Challenged transitionaries.

The closest road name to KA8 9HJ is Goschen Terrace which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Britannia Place and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.06 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 9HJ is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 6.55 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 8.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 15, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.7 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 2.2 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 9HJ 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 9HJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA8 9HJ, and the approximate distance away.

Goschen Terrace 15 m
Britannia Place 47 m
Cuthbert Gardens 84 m
Newton Park Court 86 m
St George's Road 116 m
Alexandria Terrace 125 m
Mccall's Avenue 134 m
George's Avenue 147 m
West Sanquhar Place 159 m
West Sanquhar Road 171 m
West Sanquhar Avenue 192 m
North Park Avenue 223 m
Somerset Gardens 244 m
Northfield Place 245 m
Somerset Road 247 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 9HJ

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 9HJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sun Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
6.55 km
Troon Ladies Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 16, 2018
6.55 km
Troon Portland Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 22, 2019
6.55 km
Lochgreen House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
6.58 km
Royal Troon Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
May 31, 2019
6.99 km
Belhaven House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 29, 2019
7.04 km
Marr Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 17, 2018
7.07 km
Piersland House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass and Eat Safe
December 11, 2019
7.08 km
South Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 2, 2018
7.69 km
The Cherries Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2016
7.73 km
Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 22, 2018
7.96 km
Blueberry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 11, 2018
8.06 km
Concert Hall/Walker Hall Other catering premises Pass
April 6, 2017
8.06 km
Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) Other catering premises Pass
September 28, 2019
8.06 km
Drift Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 3, 2019
8.06 km
Troon Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 7, 2019
8.06 km
St Ninians Church Other catering premises Pass
August 31, 2016
8.09 km
Troon Station Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
October 15, 2018
8.15 km
The Tee-Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 5, 2019
8.17 km
Troon Links Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 26, 2020
8.17 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA8 9HJ - Data from Apr 2022

Britannia Place Bus Stop/Station 66 m
West Sanquhar Road Bus Stop/Station 81 m
St Georges Road Bus Stop/Station 108 m
St Georges Rd Bus Stop/Station 116 m
Cambuslea Road Bus Stop/Station 313 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.06 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.07 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 1.4 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.43 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA8 9HJ - Data from Dec 2021

Euchar Rock Island 1.28 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 2.97 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Peggey's Rock Island 3.23 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.38 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.51 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.89 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.16 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.21 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.46 km
Gatehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.54 km
Cutting Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.63 km
Mill Leat Inland Water 4.79 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.9 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA8 9HJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 31.8 Mbps 62 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 5.4 Mbps 7.7 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22.5 4
30-300 Mbps 0% 96 11.3
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

15 meters consuming 214,450 kWh - mean 14,297 kWh : median 16,773 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 43,064 kWh - mean 2,871 kWh : median 2,512 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA8 9HJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.47256200
Longitude -4.61900200
OS Easting 234555
OS Northing 0622978
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2824
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: White communities
Subgroup: Challenged transitionaries
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002601
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 - 02
Output Area / Small Area 7C1