paisley PA61 Postcodes

Paisley (PA61)

The PA61 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 8 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the PA61 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 PA61 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 PA61 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The PA61 postcode covers a large area in the Paisley district of Renfrewshire, Scotland. It covers the towns of Paisley, Barrhead, and East Renfrewshire, forming an extensive suburban area. This postcode falls within the Greater Glasgow conurbation, meaning that it is easily accessible to the city centres of Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as the nearby airport.

The population within this postcode is varied, with a great many long-term and recent immigrants from many countries, including Pakistan, China, India, Poland and Ireland. The area is a major centre of employment, featuring many offices, factories and workshops, as well as several large distribution centres for businesses like Amazon. It is also home to three of the largest shopping centres in the area.

In terms of education, the area has a great selection of options, including multiple primary, secondary and special schools, as well as three universities: the University of the West of Scotland, the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University. Furthermore, there is an extensive selection of vocational courses available at Paisley Campus, located in the northern part of the postcode.

The district is known for its independent retailers, as well as being the birthplace of the Paisley Pattern, which is celebrated throughout the world. It is also home to some of the best nightlife in the region, featuring a number of pubs, nightclubs and restaurants.

In terms of transport, the district is served by an extensive bus network, operated by McGill's and First Scotland East, as well as two train stations: Barrhead and Johnstone in the South and Paisley in the North. The district is also served by multiple main motorways, making it easily accessible from other parts of Scotland and the UK.

Over the years, the postcode has seen extensive redevelopment and regeneration, awarding it multiple awards for its pedestrian-friendly public spaces, urban landscaping and sustainability initiatives.

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