Living in East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 121,940 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 2%, #5 of 388), first-time home buyers (top 2%, #7 of 378), low-income families (top 3%, #8 of 378).
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- The Hebrides sea is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 02 min and sets around 15:47; in late June it sets around 22:05.
How East Ayrshire ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 77 | #15 of 378 | #15 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #9 of 387 | #9 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 86 | #8 of 378 | #8 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 86 | #10 of 378 | #10 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #303 of 378 | #26 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #284 of 378 | #28 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #185 of 387 | #27 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #229 of 368 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 56 | #247 of 367 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #253 of 362 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #21 of 387 | #13 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #143 of 368 | #17 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #262 of 361 | #18 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 21 | #264 of 354 | #21 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 84 | #7 of 378 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #12 of 388 | #12 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #283 of 363 | #21 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #303 of 387 | #26 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 13 | #331 of 378 | #32 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 79 | #19 of 388 | #16 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 61 | #41 of 388 | #24 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 77 | #5 of 388 | #5 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #244 of 388 | #34 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #305 of 388 | #22 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #69 of 388 | #14 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #60 of 209 | #29 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #219 of 388 | #22 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #243 of 368 | #20 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Ayrshire 18 km
- North Ayrshire mainland 19 km
- East Renfrewshire 24 km
- Renfrewshire 30 km
- South Lanarkshire 30 km
- Glasgow City 33 km
- West Dunbartonshire 40 km
- East Dunbartonshire 40 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.