Postcode KA8 9JZ (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 9JZ and nearby postcodes

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

KA8 9JZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 9JZ as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.

The closest road name to KA8 9JZ is Farrell Place which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Walker Road and is 36 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.34 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 9JZ is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 6.95 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 8.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 15, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 100.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 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 1.1 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 9JZ 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 9JZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Farrell Place 60 m
Walker Road 81 m
Ross Street 96 m
Wilson Street 186 m
Whitletts Road 187 m
Murray Street 197 m
Gould Street 246 m
Lawson Street 260 m
Wills Road 267 m
West Sanquhar Place 355 m
Mclean Street 383 m
Hawkhill Avenue 400 m
Hawkhill Avenue Lane 416 m
West Sanquhar Road 433 m
Lochside Road 436 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 9JZ

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 9JZ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 36 m
Gould Street Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Wilson Street Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.34 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.35 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 1.73 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.87 km

Nearby Nature

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

Euchar Rock Island 1.72 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 3.1 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Peggey's Rock Island 3.35 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.71 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.15 km
Gatehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.24 km
Cutting Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.28 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.41 km
Asylum Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.6 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 52 Mbps 100.2 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 15.7 Mbps 15.6 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 75.1 14.5
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 131,125 kWh - mean 7,285 kWh : median 7,701 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

18 meters consuming 42,719 kWh - mean 2,373 kWh : median 2,075 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA8 9JZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46993900
Longitude -4.61262500
OS Easting 234947
OS Northing 0622671
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1318
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: Outer city hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002542
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lochside, Braehead and Whitletts
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lochside, Braehead and Whitletts - 06
Output Area / Small Area 7C3