paisley PA77 Postcodes

Paisley (PA77)

The PA77 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 40 individual postcodes.

There are 35 electoral wards in the PA77 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 PA77 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 PA77 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The PA77 postcode covers the northern part of the town of Paisley in Scotland, located approximately 11 miles to the west of Glasgow city centre. It is a predominantly residential area and is the location of several large housing estates. It is an ethnically diverse area with a range of including English, Scottish, Irish, Polish, Pakistani and Indian population living in the area.

The PA77 postcode is home to a variety of well-known leisure attractions including the Paisley 2021 Stadium, which is used for football and rugby matches, as well as several local parks and green spaces including Linwood Park and Elderslie Local Nature Reserve. The town's iconic Paisley Abbey can also be found within the boundaries of the postcode.

The area is also home to a number of popular shopping centres and retail outlets such as the Ferguslie Shopping Centre, which provides a selection of fashion boutiques, restaurants, and pharmacies. The local economy of PA77 benefits from a number of larger employers, including XTM Engineering, Clyde Refrigeration and Paisley Fencing. This postcode is well served by public transport, with numerous bus routes passing through the area, as well as a railway station at Ferguslie Park which connects to Glasgow and other neighbouring towns.

In terms of education, there are several primary and secondary schools in the PA77 postcode, the largest of which are Gryffe High School, Gleniffer High School, and Ferguslie Primary School. The area is also served by the University of the West of Scotland's Paisley Campus.

Finally, PA77 is renowned for its vibrant culture and local events. There is a rich music and creative culture in the postcode, as well as an annual St. Andrew's Festival. The town also holds several annual festivals throughout the year, including the Paisley Beer Festival, Greenock's Scottish Transport Extravaganza, and the Paisley Food and Drink Festival.

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