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KA5 5AL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Low crime rate1.1/10

Crime Domain Proxy

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10Scotland
Median sold price£132kKA3 sample - 0 sales
Recent change0.0%month-on-month

Schools nearby 1 within 1 mile

About KA5 5AL: area rating, property, schools and local change

KA5 5AL is a postcode in Ballochmyle, East Ayrshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KA5 5AL, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around KA5 5AL are schools and education and safety, while property market signals 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 KA5 5AL is based on Mauchline. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near KA5 5AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KA3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £132k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near KA5 5AL can compare 1 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 KA5 5AL 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 KA5 5AL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about KA5 5AL

Is KA5 5AL a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 1% 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 KA5 5AL?

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 KA5 5AL?

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

What are typical property prices in KA5 5AL?

The latest median sold price is £132k 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 KA5 5AL?

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