Postcode KA9 2QU (South Ayrshire)

Map showing KA9 2QU and nearby postcodes

The postcode KA9 2QU is located in South Ayrshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. KA9 2QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

KA9 2QU 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 KA9 2QU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to KA9 2QU is Kerrix Road which is centered 1.08 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Dutch House Roundabout and is 1.1 km away. The closest railway station is Prestwick International Airport Rail Station, 2.8 km away.

The local pub for residents of KA9 2QU is Old Loans Inn and is 2.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on June 11, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Panda House and is 2.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 7, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 3.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 71.4% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for KA9 2QU 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 KA9 2QU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to KA9 2QU, and the approximate distance away.

Kerrix Road 1.08 km
Kilmarnock Road 1.73 km
A719 6.44 km
B730 8.27 km
B743 16.56 km
A77 21.13 km
A78 28.59 km
A70 56.84 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode KA9 2QU

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 KA9 2QU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Marr Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 17, 2018
1.65 km
Lochgreen House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
1.85 km
Highgrove House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 20, 2020
2.37 km
No. 2 Troon Road Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 6, 2016
2.42 km
The Cherries Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2016
2.52 km
Loans Service Station Retailers - other Pass
June 6, 2016
2.62 km
Old Loans Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 11, 2018
2.62 km
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 20, 2017
2.69 km
Muirhead Stores Retailers - other Pass
July 5, 2016
2.69 km
Keystore Retailers - other Pass
July 4, 2016
2.79 km
Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 7, 2019
2.79 km
Piersland House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass and Eat Safe
December 11, 2019
2.92 km
Sun Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
2.97 km
Troon Ladies Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 16, 2018
2.97 km
Troon Portland Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 22, 2019
2.97 km
Muirhead Nursery School/college/university Pass
February 5, 2019
3.13 km
Muirhead Primary School School/college/university Pass and Eat Safe
September 25, 2018
3.13 km
Belhaven House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 29, 2019
3.17 km
Royal Troon Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
May 31, 2019
3.24 km
Marr College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
3.42 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KA9 2QU - Data from Apr 2022

Dutch House Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 1.1 km
Dutch House Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 1.12 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 2.8 km
Prestwick International Airport Rail Station Rail 2.81 km
Troon Ferry Terminal Ferry 5.58 km
Ayr Compass Pier Ferry 7.62 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KA9 2QU - Data from Dec 2021

Blackside Wood Woodland Or Forest 658 m
Crow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Broad Tongue Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
South Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Darley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Lady Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Helenton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Catcraig Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Wardlaw Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
South Sands Beach 3.21 km
Underwood Glen Valley 3.39 km
Little Craigs Island 3.64 km
Aught Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Meikle Craigs Island 3.72 km
Baillieston Glen Valley 3.81 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for KA9 2QU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 3.9 Mbps 3.6 Mbps 6.8 Mbps
Upload 1 Mbps 0.9 Mbps 1.11 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.7 1
2-5 Mbps 14.3% - -
5-10 Mbps 71.4% - -
10-30 Mbps 14.3% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 31,570 kWh - mean 3,946 kWh : median 4,220 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for KA9 2QU - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.53272800
Longitude -4.59943400
OS Easting 236042
OS Northing 0629625
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3890
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Central Ayrshire
Electoral Ward Kyle
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002547
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Prestwick Airport and Monkton
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Prestwick Airport and Monkton - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1B2