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Location in South AyrshireBurnhead sits where the marker shows within the county.

9,915
Population
4,953
Households
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About Burnhead

Burnhead is a small settlement located in South Ayrshire, Scotland, within the KA26 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and is primarily residential, with a small number of homes scattered across the landscape. The community is close-knit, with local amenities limited to what is necessary for daily life. The surrounding terrain features rolling hills and fields, typical of the Scottish lowlands. While Burnhead does not have major attractions, it offers a calm and rural lifestyle for those who live there. The village is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing access to shops, schools, and healthcare services. Its location makes it a convenient base for those who enjoy the countryside but still need to travel for work or leisure.

Local Data for Burnhead

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Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Girvan Train Station 2.6 miles
Maybole Train Station 7.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Old Dailly 0.6 miles Dipple 1.8 miles Kilgrammie 2 miles Townhead 2 miles Girvan 3.1 miles Dailly 3.2 miles Wallacetown 3.3 miles Turnberry 3.3 miles Maidens 4.4 miles Kirkoswald 4.5 miles Barr 4.8 miles Ruglen 5 miles

Local Government

District South Ayrshire
Ward Girvan and South Carrick
Constituency Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Frequently Asked Questions about Burnhead

What is the population of Burnhead?
Burnhead has a population of approximately 9,915 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Burnhead?
Burnhead is covered by the KA26 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Burnhead?
The nearest railway station to Burnhead is Girvan Train Station, about 2.6 miles away.

Streets in KA26 30 shown View all streets

A714 16 A719 2 A77 19 Ailsa Drive 1 Ailsa Place 1 Ailsa Street East 2 Ailsa Street West 3 Ainslie Road 1 Ardlochan Avenue 1 Ardlochan Grove 1 Ardlochan Road 2 Ardlochan Terrace 1 Ardmillan Road 1 Arran Avenue 1 Arran Court 1 Arrol Avenue 2 Assel Place 2 B7027 1 B7035 5 B7044 1 B734 17 B741 12 Back Road 1 Baineshill Drive 3 Ballochtoul 1 Ballybroke Street 2 Beech Way 2 Bennane Road 1 Birch Terrace 1 Bourtreehall 2

Postcodes in KA26 50 shown View all postcodes

KA26 0AA KA26 0AB KA26 0AD KA26 0AE KA26 0AF KA26 0AG KA26 0AJ KA26 0AL KA26 0AN KA26 0AP KA26 0AQ KA26 0AS KA26 0AU KA26 0AW KA26 0AX KA26 0AY KA26 0BA KA26 0BB KA26 0BD KA26 0BE KA26 0BF KA26 0BG KA26 0BH KA26 0BJ KA26 0BL KA26 0BN KA26 0BP KA26 0BS KA26 0BT KA26 0BU KA26 0BW KA26 0BX KA26 0BY KA26 0BZ KA26 0DA KA26 0DB KA26 0DE KA26 0DF KA26 0DG KA26 0DH KA26 0DJ KA26 0DL KA26 0DN KA26 0DP KA26 0DQ KA26 0DR KA26 0DS KA26 0DT KA26 0DU KA26 0DW