Area Guide For KA8 8LR

When it comes to housing in the KA8 8LR area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 131, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 126. There are around 44 Shared ownership properties, 9 Local Authority rented, 20 Housing Association rented and around 39 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 96 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 112 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 100 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 76 are employed in Routine occupation and 96 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 72.

In KA8 8LR area, Couple with children amount to 99 while Couple without children amount to 101. The neighbourhood also has around 70 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 91 votes. Around 107 people are DIY enthusiasts, 105 people are interested in eating out, 106 like exercise, 84 are into football and 111 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 115 are into traveling.

The Daily Express is the most subscribed (148) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mail (136), Daily Mirror (110), Daily Telegraph (101), The Independent (92), The Times (89), The Guardian (86) and The Sun (81).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 8LR are Douglas Wragg (Electronic Shop), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), L M A (Architect), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Holmstone Security & Electrical (Appliance Retailer), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), R S T Gas Services (Gas Engineers), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), Derek Williamson Plumbing & Tiling (Plumbers), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Bathstore (Bathroom Designer), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), Jellema Designs (Architect), Apsis Building Services Ltd (Electronic Shop), Carpet Outlet (Carpet Fitter), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), R & S Sillars (Carpet Fitter) and N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors).

KA8 8LR has access to various means of transportation including tube, bus and ferry ports. Nearest tube stations include . There is also easy access to airports like Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Islay Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Ayr Compass Pier, Troon Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. KA8 8LR has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like Newton Primary School, Braehead Primary School, Heathfield Primary School. Some of the secondary schools include Kyle Academy, Ayr College, Ayr Academy. Then there are others like Craigpark School, South Park School, Wellington School.