kilmarnock KA3 Postcodes

Kilmarnock (KA3)

The KA3 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock postcode town region, within the county of Ayrshire, and contains a total of 1328 individual postcodes.

There are 34 electoral wards in the KA3 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 East Ayrshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KA3 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 KA3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The KA3 postcode district is situated in the Kilmarnock area of Scotland. It covers a large suburban area around the town of Kilmarnock, which is home to around 32,000 people, and includes places such as Crosshouse, Shortlees, Riccarton, Knockinlaw, Bonnyton, Hurlford, Mauchline, Fenwick and Newmilns. The postcode area is dominated by areas of light industry, and is home to some of the biggest businesses in the district, such as the Celtic Thread Company.

The postcode area also includes Kilmarnock Academy, a secondary school which offers a range of educational opportunities, with a focus on raising the aspirations and achievements of the young people living in the area. The postcode district is serviced by several bus routes and train lines, with the Kilmarnock railway station connecting KA3 to Glasgow and other places throughout Scotland.

The district offers a range of amenities and recreational facilities for locals and visitors alike. There is an extensive network of parks and gardens in the area, including Forehill, Bonnyton, Fairy Glen and Riccarton parks, as well as 18-hole golf courses such as the Hurlford Golf Club. KA3 is also home to the Dean Castle Country Park, which includes a state-of-the-art visitor centre, woodland walks and a sensory garden.

For those looking to shop, the postcode area is home to a number of supermarkets, independent retailers and other retail outlets. The Kilmarnock town centre is also home to a range of high street shops, cafes and restaurants, while the East Ayrshire Council offer a range of leisure facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, libraries and sports centres. For those looking to eat out, KA3 is home to over 60 takeaways and restaurants, including Italian, Chinese, Indian and seafood establishments.

Finally, KA3 is also home to several historical attractions, such as Scotland's National Museum of Costume which houses many of Scotland's national dress and jewellery collections. There is also the Dick Institute which is a free museum and library dedicated to the history and culture of the town, as well as the Burns National Heritage Park, a 70-acre site dedicated to the work and life of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

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