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 miles29.6 km
- Paisley 15.3 miles24.6 km
- East Kilbride 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Hamilton 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Kilmarnock 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ayr 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Coatbridge 24 miles38.6 km
- Greenock 24.2 miles39 km
- Irvine 6 miles9.7 km
- Motherwell 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Rutherglen 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Wishaw 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilmaurs Place 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kilmarnock Place 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Kilmarnock East and Hurlford Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Crosshouse Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hurlford and Crookedholm Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Fenwick Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kilmarnock South Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Irvine East Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Stewarton Place 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Annick Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Springside Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Kilmarnock North
KA3 2DN, KA3 1NA, KA3 2AG, KA3 1TR, KA3 1PS, KA3 1TE, KA3 6BE, KA3 1QG, KA3 2AE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Kilmarnock Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kilmaurs Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Kilmarnock North Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dundonald Links 6.8 miles11 km
- The Fenwick Hotel 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Old Loans Inn 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Salt Lodge 4 9.3 miles15 km
- The Black Bull 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Piersland House 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Gailes Hotel and Spa 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Marine Troon 5 9.1 miles14.6 km
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 miles3 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Caldwell House Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Lanfine Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Troon Beach Beach 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Ardeer House Estate 9.8 miles15.9 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 13 miles20.9 km
- Dumfries House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 14.6 miles23.4 km