The postcode KA8 9RT is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in December 2001 and is an active postcode. KA8 9RT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KA8 9RT is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 9RT as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Constrained young families.
The closest road name to KA8 9RT is Wheatpark Place which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heathfield Road and is 202 m away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 3.89 km away.
The local pub for residents of KA8 9RT is Troon Ladies Golf Club and is 6.86 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 16, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Panda House and is 8.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 7, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for KA8 9RT 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to KA8 9RT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KA8 9RT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KA8 9RT
| Introduction | December 2001 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KA8 9RT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochgreen House Hotel | Pass April 2, 2019 | 6.56 km | |
| Sun Court Nursing Home | Awaiting Inspection | 6.86 km | |
| Troon Ladies Golf Club | Pass May 16, 2018 | 6.86 km | |
| Troon Portland Golf Club | Pass November 22, 2019 | 6.86 km | |
| Marr Rugby Club | Pass December 17, 2018 | 6.95 km | |
| Piersland House Hotel | Pass and Eat Safe December 11, 2019 | 7.32 km | |
| Royal Troon Golf Club | Pass May 31, 2019 | 7.33 km | |
| Belhaven House | Pass November 29, 2019 | 7.36 km | |
| The Cherries Bed & Breakfast | Pass April 19, 2016 | 7.76 km | |
| South Beach Hotel | Pass August 2, 2018 | 8.04 km | |
| Co-Op | Pass April 20, 2017 | 8.21 km | |
| Muirhead Stores | Pass July 5, 2016 | 8.21 km | |
| Tigh Dearg Bed & Breakfast | Pass March 22, 2018 | 8.27 km | |
| No. 2 Troon Road Bed & Breakfast | Pass October 6, 2016 | 8.34 km | |
| Highgrove House Hotel | Pass February 20, 2020 | 8.36 km | |
| Keystore | Pass July 4, 2016 | 8.38 km | |
| Panda House | Pass March 7, 2019 | 8.38 km | |
| Troon Bowling Club | Pass May 7, 2019 | 8.41 km | |
| St Ninians Church | Pass August 31, 2016 | 8.42 km | |
| Blueberry's | Pass April 11, 2018 | 8.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA8 9RT - Data from Apr 2022
| Heathfield Road | 202 m | |
| Old Bridge Road | 211 m | |
| Low Road | 236 m | |
| Low Road | 330 m | |
| Low Road | 342 m | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 3.89 km | |
| Prestwick International Airport Rail Station | 3.9 km | |
| Ayr Compass Pier | 3.39 km | |
| Troon Ferry Terminal | 9.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA8 9RT - Data from Dec 2021
| Diamond Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Newbarns Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Mount Charles Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Kirklandholm Plantation | 2.02 km | |
| Witchbrae Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Bridge Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Stove Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Gatehouse Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Cutting Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Coronation Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Euchar Rock | 3.24 km | |
| Three Sisters Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Craighall Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Black Byres Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Fox Covert | 3.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA8 9RT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.47710200 |
| Longitude | -4.58855200 |
| OS Easting | 236498 |
| OS Northing | 0623411 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | Ayr |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Constrained young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34002618 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dalmilling |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dalmilling - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C2 |