The postcode PA1 2AB is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in May 1992 and is an active postcode. PA1 2AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA1 2AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PA1 2AB as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to PA1 2AB is Saturn Avenue which is centered 156 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Saturn Avenue and is 108 m away. The closest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station, 2.84 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA1 2AB is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 4.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 19.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for PA1 2AB is covered by the Scotland police force association and Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PA1 2AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA1 2AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA1 2AB
| Introduction | May 1992 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PA1 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 4.19 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 4.51 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 4.51 km | |
| Kilbarchan Bowling Club | Pass October 5, 2021 | 4.58 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 4.81 km | |
| The Trust Inn | Pass May 30, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 4.88 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 4.92 km | |
| M & M Campbell | Exempt May 20, 2019 | 4.98 km | |
| Co-Op | Pass November 9, 2016 | 4.98 km | |
| Kilbarchan Pharmacy | Exempt September 29, 2016 | 4.98 km | |
| Kilbarchan Community Nursery | Pass May 20, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Kilbarchan Primary School | Pass May 20, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Kilbarchan Parish Church | Pass May 3, 2017 | 5.18 km | |
| Steeple Hall | Exempt June 7, 2016 | 5.18 km | |
| Kilbarchan After School Club | Pass January 10, 2019 | 5.19 km | |
| Kaimhill Farm | Exempt May 9, 2018 | 5.19 km | |
| Habbies Bar & Grill | Pass September 15, 2021 | 5.2 km | |
| St Barchans Lodge | Exempt October 5, 2021 | 5.2 km | |
| U Save Store | Pass March 1, 2022 | 5.2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA1 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Saturn Avenue | 108 m | |
| Saturn Avenue | 321 m | |
| Barskiven Road | 326 m | |
| Barskiven Road | 339 m | |
| Saturn Avenue | 342 m | |
| Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station | 2.84 km | |
| Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station | 2.88 km | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 6.46 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 6.88 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 6.88 km | |
| Renfrew Ferry Terminal | 7.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA1 2AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Barskiven Hill | 458 m | |
| Roundhill Plantation | 1.09 km | |
| Lex Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Newton Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Glen Patrick | Valley | 2.25 km |
| Stanely Reservoir | 2.63 km | |
| Linwoodmoss Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Donald's Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Craigston Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Saucel Hill | 3.18 km | |
| Windyhill | 3.38 km | |
| Wee Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Gleniffer Glen | Valley | 3.5 km |
| Highcraig Wood | 3.71 km | |
| High Craig | 3.73 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA1 2AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 2 Mbps | 19.3 Mbps | 79.75 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.7 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 66.3 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.84507300 |
| Longitude | -4.47038900 |
| OS Easting | 245422 |
| OS Northing | 0664079 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Electoral Ward | Johnstone South and Elderslie |
| Local Authority District | Renfrewshire |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000021 |
| Travel To Work Area | Glasgow |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Greater Glasgow and Clyde |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003947 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Elderslie and Phoenix |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Elderslie and Phoenix - 06 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |