Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Ward in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.608, -4.539 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 40 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01563 (Kilmarnock) |
The electoral ward of Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse in East Ayrshire, Scotland covers the western suburbs of Kilmarnock and the neighbouring village of Crosshouse, combining residential streets, pockets of light industry and retail, and green corridors along the River Irvine. Its geography places it close to regional transport links, making it a mix of local households and commuters.
Locally the ward reflects Kilmarnock's industrial heritage in textiles and engineering while also hosting modern employers such as University Hospital Crosshouse. Community life is shaped by schools, sports clubs (including Kilmarnock Football Club at Rugby Park), and ongoing regeneration efforts that aim to balance housing, services and green space for a diverse population with ties across Ayrshire and to Glasgow.
Postcode districts covering Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 20.6 miles
- Paisley 17.1 miles
- East Kilbride 17.2 miles
- Hamilton 22 miles
- Kilmarnock 1.4 miles
- Ayr 11.2 miles
- Irvine 4.2 miles
- Motherwell 25 miles
- Rutherglen 19.4 miles
- Cambuslang 20.7 miles
- Bearsden 22.9 miles
- Clydebank 21.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crosshouse Place 0.6 miles
- Kilmarnock Place 1.4 miles
- Kilmarnock South Ward 2.1 miles
- Kilmaurs Place 2.1 miles
- Springside Place 2.1 miles
- Kilmarnock North Ward 2.3 miles
- Irvine East Ward 2.7 miles
- Kilmarnock East and Hurlford Ward 2.8 miles
- Dundonald Place 3.1 miles
- Hurlford and Crookedholm Place 3.2 miles
- Dreghorn Place 3.2 miles
- Symington Place 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
KA1 2EW, KA1 4AD, KA2 0EG, KA3 1EJ, KA2 0LE, KA1 1UA, KA1 1GB, KA1 1EQ, KA1 2PS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 7.1 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 18.7 miles
- Kilmarnock Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Kilmaurs Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels in Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Ad
Schools in Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
- Annanhill Primary School Primary
- Crosshouse Communication Unit Special
- Crosshouse Primary School Primary
- Gargieston Primary School Primary
- Grange Academy Secondary
- Park School Special
Local points of interest
- Rugby Park Stadium 1.2 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 2.4 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 5.7 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 6.7 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 8.4 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 8.6 miles
- Lanfine Estate 9.4 miles
- Somerset Park Stadium 10.1 miles
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles
- Ayr Beach Beach 10.9 miles
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 13 miles
- Dumfries House Estate 13.5 miles