Living in KA3: Liveability Score 50/100

East Ayrshire, Scotland

Last updated 25 June 2026

50
OUT OF 100
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Postcodes scored in this district

Every active postcode in KA3, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment
67

Broadly acceptable environment.

Services

Schools
40

3 Outstanding, 12 Good out of 18 rated schools.

Healthcare
46

Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 1 GP surgery serve the area.

Broadband
71

91% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49

IMD deprivation decile 5/10, around the national average.

Bills
76

Band D council tax £1,606/year, typical EPC rating C. Running costs are below average.

Transport

Transport
29

Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43

Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 147 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.

KA3 covers 1,191 active postcodes in East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is KA3 a safe area to live?

Crime data is not available for KA3 at this time.

What are the schools like in KA3?

Schools in KA3 score 40/100. 3 Outstanding, 12 Good out of 18 rated schools.

How good is the broadband in KA3?

Broadband in KA3 scores 71/100. 91% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

How does KA3 compare to nearby areas?

Nearby districts include KA1, KA2, KA11. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.

What is the overall liveability score for KA3?

KA3 scores 50/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.

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