Postcode KA8 9NQ (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA8 9NQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA8 9NQ is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in November 1986 and is an active postcode. KA8 9NQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA8 9NQ 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 9NQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to KA8 9NQ is Somerset Gardens which is centered 165 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hawkhill Avenue and is 173 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 4.42 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA8 9NQ 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 77.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.1 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 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KA8 9NQ 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 9NQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Somerset Gardens 165 m
Hawkhill Avenue 168 m
Somerset Road 182 m
Farrell Place 188 m
Hawkhill Avenue Lane 194 m
Burnett Terrace 194 m
Wilson Street 195 m
Back Hawkhill Avenue 195 m
Walker Road 212 m
Tryfield Place 222 m
Ross Street 315 m
Whitletts Road 319 m
Gould Street 478 m
Lochside Road 632 m
Craigie Road 633 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA8 9NQ

Introduction November 1986
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 9NQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
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
Lochgreen House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
6.97 km
Royal Troon Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
May 31, 2019
7.39 km
Belhaven House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 29, 2019
7.45 km
Marr Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 17, 2018
7.45 km
Piersland House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass and Eat Safe
December 11, 2019
7.48 km
South Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 2, 2018
8.09 km
The Cherries Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2016
8.12 km
Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 22, 2018
8.37 km
Blueberry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 11, 2018
8.46 km
Concert Hall/Walker Hall Other catering premises Pass
April 6, 2017
8.46 km
Dalgain Catering (Trading At Troon Indoor Car Boot) Other catering premises Pass
September 28, 2019
8.46 km
Drift Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 3, 2019
8.46 km
Troon Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 7, 2019
8.46 km
St Ninians Church Other catering premises Pass
August 31, 2016
8.49 km
Minishant General Store Retailers - other Pass
February 5, 2020
8.52 km
The Minishant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 16, 2019
8.52 km
Troon Station Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
October 15, 2018
8.55 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hawkhill Avenue Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Wilson Street Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Craigie Road Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Walker Road Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Hawkhill Avenue Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.42 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 4.43 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 1.5 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.84 km

Nearby Nature

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

Euchar Rock Island 1.52 km
Blackburn Rocks Island 2.88 km
Witchbrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Newbarns Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Peggey's Rock Island 3.13 km
Diamond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.31 km
Mount Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Black Byres Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.84 km
Kirklandholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.93 km
Bridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 4 km
Stove Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.38 km
Gatehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.47 km
Cutting Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.51 km
Mill Leat Inland Water 4.54 km
Bellsbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.56 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 74.7 Mbps 77.5 Mbps 158.56 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17.1 Mbps 29.98 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 77.6 17
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 41,709 kWh - mean 6,952 kWh : median 6,843 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 14,207 kWh - mean 2,030 kWh : median 1,760 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA8 9NQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.46927200
Longitude -4.61613600
OS Easting 234721
OS Northing 0622605
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
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 8C2