kilmarnock KA23 Postcodes

Kilmarnock (KA23)

The KA23 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock postcode town region, within the county of Ayrshire, and contains a total of 225 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the KA23 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 KA23 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 KA23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The KA23 postcode covers the town of Kilmarnock in the East Ayrshire region of Scotland. It is one of the primary postal codes used in the area, and is made up of four residential areas: the town centre, Corsehill, Queen's Drive and Shortlees.

The town centre of Kilmarnock lies at the eastern edge of the postcode and is the main commercial and financial centre in the area. This is where much of the high street shopping and other local services are located, with a large number of supermarkets, retail parks, and banks.

Corsehill is a semi-industrial suburb to the south-west of the town centre. It is home to a number of large factories and industrial estates, and some areas of light industry within the postcode, such as the Corsehill Industrial Estate.

Queen's Drive is located to the east of Kilmarnock and is mainly residential, although it also has some light industry. This area is popular with commuters travelling to Glasgow and other nearby cities, and the town is served by a number of bus routes that operate in and around the area.

Shortlees is the northernmost residential area covered by the KA23 postcode. This is mainly a residential area, although there are also a number of small retail parks and shopping centres, as well as some light industrial sites.

In terms of transport links, Kilmarnock is served by a number of bus services, as well as a mainline railway station, which provides regular services to Glasgow and beyond. There are also a number of main roads leading into the town centre, with the A76 running north/south and the M77 running east/west.

In terms of education, the postcode has a number of primary schools, with some secondary schools located within the town centre and further out in surrounding areas. There are also a few higher education establishments in the Kilmarnock area, including the Kilmarnock campus of the University of the West of Scotland.

Kilmarnock is also a popular tourist destination, and it attracts visitors from all over the UK, as well as the rest of the world, with its historic town centre and numerous attractions. Popular attractions include Kilmarnock Museum, Dean Castle, and the Grand Marquee, while nearby Loudoun Castle Theme Park is another popular visitor attraction.

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