paisley PA46 Postcodes

Paisley (PA46)

The PA46 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 17 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the PA46 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 PA46 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 PA46 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The PA46 postcode covers a small area of Paisley, a town in the Renfrewshire district of Scotland's west central Lowlands. The area includes the neighborhoods of Foxbar, Park Connect, Hawkhead, and Glenburn.

The postcode is home to a number of amenities, including 2 major supermarkets (the Co-op and Morrisons) and several local independent businesses and restaurants. Public transport links are also excellent, with a number of bus services - including the No.4 operated by McGill's Buses - traversing the area and connecting it to the rest of the town and beyond.

In terms of leisure, PA46 offers a great variety of activities. There are a selection of parks such as Foxbar Community Park and Hawkhead Park, which offers various outdoor activities, while there are also numerous playgrounds for children and families to enjoy, including the recently refurbished Park Connect. Golfers can explore the renowned Braehead Golf Centre, and the Hawkhead Centre for Performances Arts in Glenburn provides educational opportunities in performing arts and theatre.

PA46 is also renowned for the quality of its primary and secondary schools, with two-thirds of secondaries performing above average in recent inspections. This includes the popular St Mirin's and St Andrew's Primary schools, as well as the nearby Williamwood High School. All of these schools perform well in the Most Likely to Succeed and 2019 National Inspection Reports metrics.

The area is renowned for offering a great sense of community as well. The local authority, Renfrewshire Council, runs a number of initiatives which encourage community participation. This includes activities such as Bring & Share Foodbank, as well as developing a range of civic infrastructure, including the recently opened £6M Glasgow Airport Renfrewshire office.

All in all, PA46 is an ideal postcode for those looking to live in a community with a sense of togetherness, excellent local amenities, and a variety of leisure and educational opportunities.

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