kilmarnock KA15 Postcodes

Kilmarnock (KA15)

The KA15 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock postcode town region, within the county of Ayrshire, and contains a total of 274 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the KA15 postcode area, including Ardrossan, Ayr, Beith, Cumnock, Dalry, Darvel, Galston, Girvan, Irvine, Isle Of Arran, Isle Of Cumbrae, Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock, Kilwinning, Largs, Mauchline, Maybole, Newmilns, Prestwick, Saltcoats, Stevenston, Troon, West Kilbride which come under the local authority of the North Ayrshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KA15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of KA15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

KA15 is a postcode located in the Kilmarnock district of Scotland. It covers a large area stretching from Kilmarnock in the east to Loudoun in the west, and from Stewarton in the north to Knadgerhill in the south.

KA15 postcode is a mostly residential area. Its main town is Kilmarnock, which has a strong industrial legacy, being home to a range of companies including manufacturing, engineering and paper mills. Education is a major employer in the area, with a selection of schools situated in and around Kilmarnock.

The area is well connected to the rest of Scotland, with the M77 motorway leading from the south of the area directly into Glasgow, and two railway lines that connect Kilmarnock with Ayr, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Attractions in and around KA15 include Dean Castle Country Park and the World War monument at Howard Park. Numerous golf courses, playing fields and outdoor recreational areas are also located in the area, providing plenty of recreational activities.

The local cuisine is heavily influenced by Scotland's long maritime heritage, with plenty of seafood choices. Popular pubs, restaurants and cafes in and around KA15 include The Woodpecker, The Wintergarden Brasserie, and The Italian Connection.

Residents of KA15 enjoy a variety of cultural and sporting events including the annual Ayrshire Fiddlers' Festival and the Kilmarnock Highland Games. The River Clyde is also a popular location, with historic fishing villages at both its ends.

The area is served by Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board, with a variety of health and hospital services on hand. Some of the main ones include Kilmarnock General Hospital, Crosshouse Hospital and Ayrshire & Arran Community Health Services.

Fans of football can catch games at Rugby Park, where the local team, Kilmarnock FC, play their home games. The area is also home to other sports teams, with Kilmarnock Rugby Club and Kilmarnock Cricket Club playing in the local leagues.

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