paisley PA28 Postcodes

Paisley (PA28)

The PA28 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 285 individual postcodes.

There are 40 electoral wards in the PA28 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 Argyll & Bute Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in PA28 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 PA28 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PA28 postcode is in the Paisley region of the United Kingdom. Its main areas covered include Port Glasgow, Lochwinnoch, and Kilmacolm. The postcode lies almost exactly in the center of the area, with Port Glasgow being only 4km away. The postcode district encompasses parts of the historic and scenic area known as the Paisley Abbey Green Belt.

The Port Glasgow area is part of the Inverclyde council region, while Kilmacolm and Lochwinnoch are part of the Renfrewshire council. Port Glasgow is a small town of around 12,000 people, and the neighbouring towns tend to be just as small, with mostly rural communities. Lochwinnoch is a quaint village, while Kilmacolm is a larger village and quite affluent.

The PA28 postcode is known for having a high concentration of outdoor and leisure activities, especially water sports such as sailing, fishing, water skiing, and kayaking. The nearby River Clyde is often used for this purpose. The nearby Lochwinnoch RSPB reserve is also popular with tourists, birdwatchers, and nature lovers.

The postcode area is served by a wide variety of schools, most of which are maintained by the Local Education Authority in the area. These include a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as special schools for children with special educational needs. There are also several universities and colleges in the area, including the University of Glasgow, the University of the West of Scotland, and Glasgow Caledonian University.

The PA28 postcode also has a range of excellent transport links, with easy access to train, bus, and road networks. Bus services travel throughout the region, and trains provide direct links to some of the bigger towns and cities, such as Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The area also has a very active local community, with a number of active community groups in the area. Examples include sporting groups such as tennis, netball, and football teams, as well as community events such as fetes and bazaars. There are also a number of local businesses in the area, with shops, restaurants, and pubs all found in the vicinity.

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