kilmarnock KA30 Postcodes

Kilmarnock (KA30)

The KA30 postcode area is located in the Kilmarnock postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 446 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the KA30 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 Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in KA30 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 KA30 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The KA30 postcode is situated in the Kilmarnock district located in the Scottish county of East Ayrshire. It covers the area of Port William and Monreith on the Machars Peninsula, specifically covering the villages of Kirkland, Port William, Monreith and Bladnoch.

It is made up of two post towns, Bladnoch and Wigtown, four postcode districts and two postcode sectors. This postcode district encompasses a rural area which includes several minor settlements and a large amount of rural land.

Port William is the largest village in this area and is located on the west bank of the River Bladnoch at the foot of a hill called the “Cairn of Greyshield”. It contains a variety of shops, pubs, post office, fishery, banks, a community centre, a small harbour and a marina. There are a number of churches in the area: the Corsewell Church, The Church of Scotland, The Free Church of Scotland, the United Reformed Church and the Catholic Church of St Cuthbert's. The village also has its own golf course and railway station.

Monreith is the next largest settlement and lies to the east of Port William. Monreith is home to an old building called Bunny Hill which is now an inn, as well as an 18th-century farmhouse and some cottages. The village has two churches: the Church of Scotland built in 1843 and the Catholic church of St Blane's which was built in 1865.

The KA30 postcode also covers a part of the Bladnoch estate in the south of the district. This area is used mainly for livestock and sheep farming, though there are some other industries such as a sawmill and a whisky distillery.

The KA30 postcode is also known for its access to outdoor activities such as fishing, bird watching and walking. This area is also known for its spectacular sunsets.

The KA30 postcode is served by the local library, the Port William library, and has a good public transport network with frequent bus services running through the district. It is also served by two local newspapers - the Bladnoch Observer and the Port William Journal.

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