Postcode KA8 9LA (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 9LA and nearby postcodes

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

KA8 9LA 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 9LA as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.

The closest road name to KA8 9LA is Whitletts Road which is centered 80 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Walker Road and is 56 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.44 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 9LA is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 7.06 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 8.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 15, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 34.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.2 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 1.7 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 9LA 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 9LA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Whitletts Road 80 m
Farrell Place 143 m
Ross Street 179 m
Wills Road 191 m
Walker Road 215 m
Murray Street 243 m
Gould Street 245 m
Wills Gardens 260 m
Wilson Street 320 m
Gemmell Crescent 332 m
Mclean Street 348 m
Braehead Avenue 375 m
Galloway Avenue 418 m
Hawkhill Avenue 470 m
Lochside Road 483 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 9LA

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 9LA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lochgreen House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
7.02 km
Sun Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
7.06 km
Troon Ladies Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 16, 2018
7.06 km
Troon Portland Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 22, 2019
7.06 km
Marr Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 17, 2018
7.5 km
Royal Troon Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
May 31, 2019
7.51 km
Belhaven House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 29, 2019
7.56 km
Piersland House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass and Eat Safe
December 11, 2019
7.58 km
The Cherries Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2016
8.19 km
South Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 2, 2018
8.21 km
Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 22, 2018
8.48 km
Minishant General Store Retailers - other Pass
February 5, 2020
8.57 km
The Minishant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 16, 2019
8.57 km
Troon Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 7, 2019
8.58 km
Blueberry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 11, 2018
8.59 km
Concert Hall/Walker Hall Other catering premises Pass
April 6, 2017
8.59 km
Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) Other catering premises Pass
September 28, 2019
8.59 km
Drift Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 3, 2019
8.59 km
St Ninians Church Other catering premises Pass
August 31, 2016
8.61 km
Troon Station Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
October 15, 2018
8.66 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 56 m
Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 70 m
Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 106 m
Gould Street Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Wills Road Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.44 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.45 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 1.82 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.99 km

Nearby Nature

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

Euchar Rock Island 1.83 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 3.14 km
Peggey's Rock Island 3.39 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.08 km
Gatehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.18 km
Cutting Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.2 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.28 km
Asylum Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.48 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.1 Mbps 34.7 Mbps 44.31 Mbps
Upload 7.5 Mbps 7.2 Mbps 9.58 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16 4.5
30-300 Mbps 0% 38.9 7.8
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 140,411 kWh - mean 10,801 kWh : median 9,112 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 33,664 kWh - mean 2,590 kWh : median 2,776 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA8 9LA - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46912800
Longitude -4.61105200
OS Easting 235043
OS Northing 0622577
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