Forbes Drive Prestwick is a street located in Prestwick with a Postcode of KA8 9FG
About Forbes Drive
Forbes Drive is a street located in Prestwick. It uses the postcode KA8 9FG. The street has a length of approximately 449 metres.
The street is located within the South Ayrshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of Ayrshire and Arran, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 331.68 miles North West from central London., 29.76 miles South West from Glasgow, 63.93 miles South West from Edinburgh and 77.56 miles North West from Carlisle.
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Map of Forbes Drive
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Forbes Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Ayr A77/Racecourse Address: Wheatpark Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.73 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ayr Address: 1 Highfield Dr, Ayr, KA8 9SH Telephone: 0871 984 6321 Visit Hotel Page |
0.75 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ayr/Prestwick Airport Address: Kilmarnock Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.99 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Kilmarnock Address: Moorfield Roundabout Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.95 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Kilmarnock Address: Belfield Interchange, A71, Kilmarnock, KA1 5LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6149 Visit Hotel Page |
9.57 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Rentolease | 123 Main Street, Prestwick, KA9 1LA | Visit Website |
| Hoppers Estate Agency | 8 Main Street, Prestwick, KA9 1NX | Visit Website |
| Property Trader | 1st Floor, 71-75 Main Street, Prestwick, KA9 1JN | |
| Lomond | 51 Main Street, Prestwick, KA9 1AD | Visit Website |
| Limegreen Estate Agents | 14 The Cross, Prestwick, KA9 1AJ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forbes Drive | |
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| Latitude | 55.480961 |
| Longitude | -4.605233 |
| OS Easting (X): | 235382 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 623880 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS354239 |
Roads that have a Junction with Forbes Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| East Road | junction |
| Boundary Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:55 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Prestwick Rnas 17 November 2024 at 20:00 (2.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.3°C (95.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00129533 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed European Settlers |
| LSOA Code: | S01012517 |
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| LSOA Name: | Heathfield - 06 |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002345 |
| MSOA Name: | Heathfield |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Ayr Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 1B, HEATHFIELD RETAIL PARK, AYR, KA8 9BF |
| 01292282152 |
| Distance: 0.37 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ayr Food Warehouse |
| Asda Ayr |
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| Liberator Drive, Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF |
| 01292 617800 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Ayr |
| Sainsburys Prestwick |
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| 125 Ayr Road, Prestwick, Scotland, KA9 1TW |
| 01292 474478 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Prestwick |
| Tesco Ayr Express |
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| 84-86 Prestwick Rd, Ayr, KA8 8JT |
| 0345 675 7076 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ayr Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01292 - Ayr |
| Area Code: 01655 - Maybole |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Ayrshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr &KA7 1DR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 601 2020 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Central Ayrshire |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ayr North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Ayrshire and Arran |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
St Ninian's Primary School
Address: St Ninian's Primary School, Sherwood Road, Prestwick, KA9 1EY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01292 473457
Glenburn Primary School
Address: Glenburn Primary School, Sherwood Road, Prestwick, KA9 1EY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01292 473452
Kingcase Primary School
Address: Kingcase Primary School, Nursery Avenue, Prestwick, KA9 2DG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01292 473451
Heathfield Primary School
Address: Heathfield Primary School, Heathfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9DR
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01292 612123
Dalmilling Primary School
Address: Dalmilling Primary School, 4 Harthall, Ayr, KA8 0PD
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01292 612736
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, 15A Gould Street, Ayr, KA8 9PJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01292 612713
St John's Primary School
Address: St John's Primary School, 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01292 612711
Newton Primary School
Address: Newton Primary School, 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, KA8 8JL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01292 612714
Scotland Secondary Schools
Prestwick Academy
Address: Prestwick Academy, 15 Newdykes Road, Prestwick, KA9 2LB
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01292 477121
Kyle Academy
Address: Kyle Academy, 7 Overmills Road, Ayr, KA7 3LR
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01292 612338
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Biggart Hospital | Biggart Road, Prestwick | KA9 2HQ | 1.29 Km | View Directions |
| Arrol Park Resource Centre | 10 Doonfoot Road, Ayr | KA7 4DW | 4.15 Km | View Directions |
| Ailsa Hospital | Dalmellington Road, Ayr | KA6 6AB | 5.25 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| MY DENTIST | 140 Main Street, Prestwick | KA9 1PB | 1.85 Km | View Directions |
| K AYR DENTAL | 34 New Road, Ayr | KA8 8EX | 1.95 Km | View Directions |
| NETHERFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE | 55 Main Street, Prestwick | KA9 1JN | 2.16 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TAM'S BRIG SURGERY
Address: 107 NEW ROAD, AYR, KA8 8DD
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 262697
STATION ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 STATION ROAD, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 671444
KIRKHALL SURGERY
Address: 4 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 1AW
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 476626
THE CATHCART STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 CATHCART STREET, AYR, KA7 1BJ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264051
BARNS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UL
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 281439
THE FULLARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR, KA7 1UL
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 264260
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Burns Pharmacy Ltd | 153 Ayr Road, Prestwick | KA9 1TP | 01292 478 244 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 42 Main Road, Whitletts, Ayr, | KA8 0LQ | 01292 267745 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 99 New Road, Ayr | KA8 8DD | 01292 262486 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Newton-on-Ayr Station is 0.94 miles away.
Address: Newton-on-Ayr station, Falkland Park Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9BP
Newton-on-Ayr is situated on the Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Newton-on-Ayr Station is an unstaffed station.
Prestwick Town Station is 1.48 miles away.
Address: Prestwick Town station, Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1AQ
Prestwick Town is situated on the Ayrshire Coast Line|Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Prestwick Town Station is staffed on a part time basis.