Overview for Earls Way, AYR, KA7 4HF

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 Earls Way, AYR, KA7 4HF

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Ayr West
within
South Ayrshire
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near KA7 4HF

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
16
In Progress
28
Completed
0
Cancelled
11

Road Safety near KA7 4HF

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Earls Way, KA7 4HF that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near KA7 4HF

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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 Earls Way, KA7 4HF

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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Coordinates for KA7 4HF

Latitude
55.4343
Longitude
-4.655515

Sunrise and Sunset at KA7 4HF

Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:52

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

KA7 4HF is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear7.18%
Cloudy38.83%
Rain11.23%
Windy42.77%
Other-0.01%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at KA7 4HF

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for KA7 4HF

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

28 Mar 2024
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1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
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24 Feb 2024
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