paisley PA78 Postcodes

Paisley (PA78)

The PA78 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 5 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the PA78 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 PA78 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 PA78 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The PA78 postcode covers a wide area in the Paisley district of Renfrewshire in Scotland. Geographically, it includes areas such as Castlands, Charleston, Glasgow Airport, Mains of Laighstonehall, and parts of Cardonald, Linwood, and Bishopton.

Architecturally, the northern end of the postcode is largely composed of industrial and residential areas. Several industrial estates are located, including Glasgow Airport Industrial Estate in the south, Inchinnan Park in the east, Linwood North Industrial Estate in the north, and Charleston Industrial Estate in the west. Alongside these there are several residential areas, such as the Glasgow Airport area, which is mainly high-density housing, and the Bishopton area, which is a mixture of private housing and blocks of flats.

The south of the postcode is more rural in nature. Along with a few pockets of industrial estates, this area is largely agricultural and is home to many farms. Predominantly, this area is used for the growing and harvesting of grains and other crops, while animals, such as horses and cows are also bred.

There are several notable transportation links in the postcode as well. The main one is Glasgow Airport, located in the north. This is an international airport that connects the region to other countries and cities. Other than this, there are several major road links, such as the A78 (which runs roughly through the middle of the postcode), the A741 (which connects Renfrew and Inchinnan in the east of the postcode), and the M8 motorway (which connects the region to Glasgow in the south and Edinburgh in the north).

There are a few places of interest in the postcode as well. In the north, Cardonald is home to the 64 acre Boden Boo Country Park, which is home to a hilltop viewpoint, while the south is the home to Paisley Abbey, a former monastery and one of the most impressive religious buildings in Scotland.

PA78 is an area with many unique features that appeal to those looking for industrial opportunities, rural getaways, or cultural experiences.

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