Overview for Glenmuir Square, AYR, KA8 9PT

Introduction

Ayr is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire council area and the historic county town of Ayrshire. With a population of 46,982 Ayr is the 15th largest settlement in Scotland and second largest town in Ayrshire by population. The town is contiguous with the smaller town of Prestwick to the north.

Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205 and is the county town of Ayrshire. It served as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period and was a well-known port during the Early Modern Period. On the southern bank of the River Ayr sits the ramparts of a citadel constructed by Oliver Cromwell's men during the mid-17th century. Towards the south of the town is the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns in the suburb of Alloway. Ayr has been a popular tourist resort since the expansion of the railway in 1840 owing to the town's fine beach and its links to golfing and Robert Burns.

Ayr is one of the largest retail centres in the south of Scotland and was recognised as the second healthiest town centre in the United Kingdom by the Royal Society for Public Health in 2014. Ayr has hosted the Scottish Grand National horseracing steeplechase annually since 1965 and the Scottish International Airshow annually since 2014. The town also accommodates the headquarters of the Ayr Advertiser and Ayrshire Post newspapers.

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Summary for Glenmuir Square, AYR, KA8 9PT

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Ayr North
within
South Ayrshire
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near KA8 9PT

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
18
In Progress
28
Completed
0
Cancelled
8

Road Safety near KA8 9PT

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Glenmuir Square, KA8 9PT that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near KA8 9PT

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Glenmuir Square, KA8 9PT

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for KA8 9PT

Latitude
55.470701
Longitude
-4.604304

Sunrise and Sunset at KA8 9PT

Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:50

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

KA8 9PT is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear7.39%
Cloudy45.74%
Rain15.37%
Windy31.39%
Other0.11%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at KA8 9PT

Active
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Postcode Details for KA8 9PT

Introduced
1 Dec 2001

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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