perth PH1 Postcodes

Perth (PH1)

The PH1 postcode area is located in the Perth postcode town region, within the county of Perthshire, and contains a total of 1497 individual postcodes.

There are 58 electoral wards in the PH1 postcode area, including Aberfeldy,Acharacle, Arisaig, Auchterarder, Aviemore, Ballachulish, Blairgowrie, Boat Of Garten, Carrbridge, Corrour, Crieff, Dalwhinnie, Dunkeld, Fort Augustus, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Grantown-On-Spey, Invergarry, Isle Of Canna, Isle Of Eigg, Isle Of Rum, Kingussie, Kinlochleven, Lochailort, Mallaig, Nethy Bridge, Newtonmore, Perth, Pitlochry, Roy Bridge, Spean Bridge which come under the local authority of the Perth & Kinross Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in PH1 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 PH1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PH1 postcode is based in Perth, Scotland within the Perth and Kinross council area. It covers the majority of the city, stretching from the south bank of the River Tay into the Highland area to the west and up to Pitlochry in the south-east.

The postcode area mainly includes the city centre itself, including provisions of essential infrastructure. These include St John's Kirk, Perth Concert Hall, the City Bridge, Huntingtower Castle and Tay Street. It also provides access to a wide range of other facilities, such as shopping, banking, dining and entertainment. The PH1 postcode area also encompasses the North Inch, Kinnoull Hill, Scone Park, Bell's College and Perth railway station.

The economy of Perth has been largely dependent on its stunning natural environment and Edinburgh is within reach for commuters. A variety of industries are based in the postcode area, including manufacturing, financial services, banking, business services, creative industries and retail. Additionally, PH1 postcode includes two of Perth's motorways, the A90 and the M40, as well as the vast majority of Scotland's railway network.

The postcode area covers two of Perth's six key neighbourhoods: Craigie, which is to the north of the city centre, and Letham, located to the east. Craigie is mainly a residential area, with some small-scale retail outlets and a small industrial estate. In contrast, Letham is mainly a commercial area, which is home to a range of businesses, from large office blocks and showrooms to car dealerships and warehouses.

The central section of PH1 postcode covers an area of pristine countryside, nestled between the bustling city and the rugged hills of the Highlands. This includes the former hunting grounds of Scone Park, the North Inch nature reserve and Kinnoull Hill Country Park, giving plenty of scope for outdoor exploration.

The PH1 postcode is often considered the gateway to the Highlands, as it is a relatively short journey from Perth to the major ski-resort of Glenshee or the whisky distilleries of Speyside. It also offers easy access to some of Scotland's most iconic landscapes, such as Blair Atholl Waterfall, Loch Tay and Loch Rannoch.

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