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Ardwell South Ayrshire

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Primary Schools 7 Driving Schools 3 Schools 2 Libraries 2 Riding School and Stables 1 Special Schools 1 Nursery Schools 1 Other Education 1

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Pubs 7 Restaurants 25 Banks 6 Hotels 14 Shops 61 Supermarkets 9 Takeaways 17 Attractions 20 Business services 6 Health and beauty 43 Home improvement 35 Leisure 3 Property services 9

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KA26 postcode district.

County or areaSouth Ayrshire

Postcode districtKA26

Telephone code01776

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 25 min4:38 am – 10:04 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 8 min8:43 am – 3:51 pm

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People5,258 residentsin the Carrick South census areaMedian age 55.32,384 households67% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright15% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting3.8% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 2,339 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, manufacturing 10%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 53% go by car, 3% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle39% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Education and languages26% of adults hold a degree or higher22% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,317 mm of rain a year, 36 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November21 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksArdwell Baybay · under a mileRea Glenglen · under a mileBarniecairn Glenglen · under a mileLoch Lochtonlake · 1.4 miShiel Hillhill · under a milePort Cardlochbay · 1.2 miBellmoor Hillhill · under a mileVaryag Memorial At Lendalfoothistoric site · 3.2 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps

Parks and green spacesAinslie Parkpark · 2.5 mi · 2 haStair Parkpark · 3.0 mi · 8 haKnockcushan Gardenspark · 3.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes16 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199919 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 11 Sep 202348 mi away, Gigha, Argyll & ButeSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.5 · PM_2.5 3.8 · PM₁₀ 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband51% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband97% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.7% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,865 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation51 m167 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 291 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalGirvan Community Hospital3.9 miGP surgeryGirvan Riverside Medical Practice3.9 miPharmacyBoots UK LTD3.3 miDentistGirvan Dental Surgery3.3 miCash machineDay Today (Ayrshire Grocers)3.0 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps

Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK24 miRailway stationGirvan3.7 miFerryGirvan Harbour Ferry Terminal3.3 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KA26 postcode district.

Primary Schools

Primary Schools in Ardwell

Girvan Primary School - Girvan
Wesley Rd, Girvan, KA26 9DD · 3.2 mi
Sacred Heart Primary School - Girvan
School17, Henrietta St, Girvan, KA26 9AW · 3.2 mi
Colmonell Primary School - Colmonell, Girvan
75 Main St, Colmonell, Girvan, KA26 0RY · 4.7 mi
Ballantrae Primary School - Ballantrae, Girvan
4 Shellknowe, Ballantrae, Ballantrae, Girvan, KA26 0NH · 8.3 mi
Maidens Primary School - Maidens, Girvan
35 Shanter Road, Maidens, Girvan, KA26 9NL · 9.5 mi
Crosshill Primary School - Crosshill, Maybole
49 Carrick Drive, Crosshill, Maybole, KA19 7RH · 13.5 mi
Gardenrose Primary School - Maybole
19 Gardenrose Path, Maybole, KA19 8AG · 13.6 mi

Driving Schools

Driving Schools in Ardwell

A B D A - Girvan
20 South Pk Av, Girvan, KA26 0ER · 3.2 mi
Brian Robertson Driving Tuition - Maybole
7 McAdam Way, Maybole, KA19 8FD · 13.3 mi
Thomson Andrew - Maybole
41 Ashgrove Avenue, Maybole, KA19 8BJ · 13.7 mi

Schools

Schools in Ardwell

Girvan Nursery - Girvan
Wesley Rd, Girvan, KA26 9DD · 3.3 mi
Girvan Academy - Girvan
62 The Avenue, Girvan, KA26 9DW · 3.4 mi

Libraries

Libraries in Ardwell

Registration of Births Deaths & Marriages - Girvan
22 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA26 9AE · 3.4 mi
Girvan Branch Library - Girvan
Girvan Branch Library, Montgomerie St, Girvan, KA26 9HE · 3.5 mi

Riding School and Stables

Riding School and Stables in Ardwell

Traboyack Stables - Girvan, Girvan Ayr Ayrshire
Traboyack Farm, Pinmore, Girvan, Girvan Ayr Ayrshire, KA26 0TH

Special Schools

Special Schools in Ardwell

Invergarven School - Girvan
Coalpots Rd, Girvan, KA26 0EH · 3.1 mi

Nursery Schools

Nursery Schools in Ardwell

Milestone Parents and Toddlers - Girvan
Girvan Community Center, Girvan, KA26 9BT · 3.3 mi

Other Education

Other Education in Ardwell

Invergarven School - Girvan
15 Henrietta St, Girvan, KA26 9AL · 3.3 mi

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