Postcode KA8 9HP (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 9HP and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to KA8 9HP is West Sanquhar Road which is centered 62 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Georges Rd and is 122 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 3.93 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 9HP is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 6.48 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 8.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 15, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 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 1.2 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 9HP 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 9HP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

West Sanquhar Road 62 m
George's Avenue 63 m
West Sanquhar Avenue 100 m
St George's Road 125 m
Cambuslea Road 156 m
West Sanquhar Place 166 m
Newton Park Court 170 m
North Park Avenue 199 m
Cambuslea Gardens 200 m
Northfield Avenue 207 m
Goschen Terrace 208 m
Britannia Place 234 m
Rosslyn Place 249 m
Cuthbert Gardens 270 m
Northfield Place 275 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 9HP

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 9HP - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Georges Rd Bus Stop/Station 122 m
St Georges Road Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Cambuslea Road Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Cambuslea Road Bus Stop/Station 195 m
West Sanquhar Road Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 3.93 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 3.94 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 1.6 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Euchar Rock Island 1.45 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 3.18 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Peggey's Rock Island 3.43 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.17 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.28 km
Gatehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.34 km
Cutting Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.45 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.83 km
Coronation Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.84 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 50.4 Mbps 59.7 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.4 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 69.1 13.2
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

45 meters consuming 345,472 kWh - mean 7,677 kWh : median 6,437 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

41 meters consuming 97,934 kWh - mean 2,389 kWh : median 1,503 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA8 9HP - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.47369700
Longitude -4.61637100
OS Easting 234726
OS Northing 0623098
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3733
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
Newton North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Newton North - 06
Output Area / Small Area 7C1