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KA22 8BZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

High crime rate10/10

Crime Domain Proxy

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10Scotland
Median sold price£133kKA22 sample - 0 sales
Recent change-2.4%month-on-month

Schools nearby 2 within 1 mile

About KA22 8BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change

KA22 8BZ is a postcode in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KA22 8BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around KA22 8BZ are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for KA22 8BZ is based on Ardrossan Central. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near KA22 8BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KA22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 0 rolling sales, down 2.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near KA22 8BZ can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KA22 8BZ by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near KA22 8BZ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about KA22 8BZ

Is KA22 8BZ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near KA22 8BZ?

Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near KA22 8BZ?

2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What are typical property prices in KA22 8BZ?

The latest median sold price is £133k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around KA22 8BZ?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.