paisley PA12 Postcodes

Paisley (PA12)

The PA12 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Renfrewshire, and contains a total of 128 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the PA12 postcode area, including Appin, Bishopton, Bridge Of Orchy, Bridge Of Weir, Cairndow, Campbeltown, Colintraive, Dalmally, Dunoon, Erskine, Gourock, Greenock, Inveraray, Isle Of Bute, Isle Of Coll, Isle Of Colonsay, Isle Of Gigha, Isle Of Iona, Isle Of Islay, Isle Of Jura, Isle Of Mull, Isle Of Tiree, Johnstone, Kilmacolm, Lochgilphead, Lochwinnoch, Oban, Paisley, Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Skelmorlie, Tarbert, Taynuilt, Tighnabruaich, Wemyss Bay which come under the local authority of the Renfrewshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in PA12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PA12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PA12 postcode covers the north-west of the Renfrewshire district, including the historic town of Paisley. It covers an area six miles by four miles and has a population of around 75,000.

PA12 is a primarily residential postcode, with a variety of housing types on offer. The area has several large residential estates, including Todholm, Corsebar, and Newlands. There are also smaller areas of terraced housing and individual properties in the area. The average property price is amongst the highest in the district.

Public transport links to the rest of Renfrewshire and Scotland are excellent. Paisley railway station provides regular services to Glasgow and the wider region. It makes access to major employers easy, both in Paisley and Glasgow. The M8 motorway runs along the postcode's northern border andRenfrew Airport is just a few miles away.

PA12 boasts a good range of amenities. The town of Paisley is home to one of Scotland's oldest markets and the renowned Paisley Abbey. Renfrew Golf Club and Braehead Shopping Centre are also located within the postcode's boundaries. Many other shops, bars and restaurants can be found in the neighbourhood, as well as leisure and sports facilities.

Education provision is outstanding in PA12. In the immediate vicinity, Paisley Grammar School, Castlehead High School,b and Paisley College are all within walking distance. Primary schools in the area include St Mary's, St James' and King's Croft. All of these institutions perform well in educational league tables.

Although some areas of the postcode are a little run down, most postcode areas are generally well-maintained with a measure of pride in the area evident in the residents. Crime rates in PA12 are relatively low and it is generally a safe and welcoming environment in which to live.

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