kilmarnock KA6 Postcodes

Kilmarnock (KA6)

The KA6 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock postcode town region, within the county of Ayrshire, and contains a total of 584 individual postcodes.

There are 74 electoral wards in the KA6 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 South Ayrshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KA6 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 KA6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The KA6 postcode is a postcode district located in the Kilmarnock district in Ayrshire, Scotland. This area covers the surrounding settlements of Crosshouse, Onthank, Knockentiber and Longpark, as well as villages such as Fenwick, Lugton, Monkton and Dunlop.

The KA6 postcode includes Kilmarnock town centre and outlying areas, a major hub of retail and commercial activity in Ayrshire. The area offers a variety of housing and residential services including terraced homes, bungalows, semi-detached and detached villas, as well as serviced accommodation such as hotels and B&Bs.

Kilmarnock is within easy reach of Glasgow and Ayr, as well as other Scottish cities such as Edinburgh and Stirling. The area is served by local bus and rail services and is less than two hours away from Glasgow Airport.

Kilmarnock, the main settlement within KA6, is steeped in history and heritage with such attractions as Dean Castle, which dates back to the 14th century, Kilmarnock Poolewe Hydro Electric Plant, which was installed in the early 20th century, and the works of artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, which can be seen around the town.

The area is home to a lively arts and cultural scene, with several theatres and galleries including the Dick Institute of Art Gallery and Museum, located at the centre of Kilmarnock.

Kilmarnock also has a variety of leisure offerings, including parks, golf courses, football clubs, bowling greens and good cycling routes. Notable features of the area include the Dean Castle Country Park, which is home to a range of family activities and outdoor pursuits, and the Caprington Castle and Country Estate, where visitors can explore the grounds and woodland.

KA6 is also home to educational establishments such as Kilmarnock Academy, which offers a range of educational opportunities from pre-school to secondary school. KA6 is also home to a range of shops and supermarkets, which offer convenient and affordable shopping options for residents in the area.

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