Kilmarnock North
Ward in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.631, -4.498 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 42 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01563 (Kilmarnock) |
Kilmarnock North sits on the northern edge of Kilmarnock within East Ayrshire, Scotland, and covers a mosaic of post‑war and newer suburban neighbourhoods with pockets of green space and access to the rolling countryside beyond the town. It benefits from good road and bus links into the town centre and onward to larger centres such as Glasgow, making it a largely residential area for commuters as well as local workers.
The area reflects Kilmarnock’s wider industrial past and community spirit: older manufacturing and textile trades helped shape its local economy, and there are ongoing regeneration and community projects aiming to improve schools, shops and social facilities. Locally active community councils and volunteer groups keep a steady programme of events and services, so the ward combines a quieter suburban feel with the civic energy of a town that has long adapted to economic change.
Postcode districts covering Kilmarnock North
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 18.4 miles
- Paisley 15.3 miles
- East Kilbride 14.9 miles
- Hamilton 19.8 miles
- Kilmarnock 1.5 miles
- Ayr 13.2 miles
- Coatbridge 24 miles
- Greenock 24.2 miles
- Irvine 6 miles
- Motherwell 22.8 miles
- Rutherglen 17.2 miles
- Wishaw 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kilmaurs Place 1.4 miles
- Kilmarnock Place 1.5 miles
- Kilmarnock East and Hurlford Ward 1.6 miles
- Crosshouse Place 2.2 miles
- Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Ward 2.3 miles
- Hurlford and Crookedholm Place 2.6 miles
- Fenwick Place 2.8 miles
- Kilmarnock South Ward 3.1 miles
- Irvine East Ward 3.5 miles
- Stewarton Place 3.5 miles
- Annick Ward 3.7 miles
- Springside Place 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Kilmarnock North
KA3 1UD, KA3 2DJ, KA3 1AJ, KA3 2BP, KA3 1JS, KA3 1TU, KA3 2BL, KA3 2GA, KA3 1SD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 9.1 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 16.8 miles
- Kilmarnock Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Kilmaurs Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Kilmarnock North Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Premier Inn Kilmarnock 3 2.3 miles
- The Fenwick Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The Loans Inn 4 7.4 miles
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- The Gailes Hotel & Spa 4 7 miles
- Gailes Restaurant Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Marine Troon 5 9.1 miles
- South Beach Hotel 8.9 miles
- Piersland House 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Kilmarnock North
- Hillhead Primary School Primary
- Mount Carmel Primary School Primary
- Onthank Primary School Primary
- Onthank Supported Learning Centre Special
Local points of interest
- Rugby Park Stadium 1.9 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 3.4 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 6.7 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 7.2 miles
- Lanfine Estate 8 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 8.9 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 9.8 miles
- Somerset Park Stadium 12.1 miles
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles
- Ayr Beach Beach 13 miles
- Dumfries House Estate 13.7 miles
- Silverburn Shopping centre 14.6 miles