Postcode PA1 2SL (Renfrewshire)

Map showing PA1 2SL and nearby postcodes

The postcode PA1 2SL is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in October 1984 and is an active postcode. PA1 2SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PA1 2SL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 2SL as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to PA1 2SL is Underwood Lane which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Arthur Street and is 132 m away. The closest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station, 666 m away.

The local pub for residents of PA1 2SL is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 6.7 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 45.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 83% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for PA1 2SL 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to PA1 2SL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PA1 2SL, and the approximate distance away.

Underwood Lane 54 m
Henderson Street 79 m
Sutherland Street 90 m
Brown Street 109 m
Oakshaw Brae 121 m
Oakshawhead 147 m
Clavering Street East 182 m
Underwood Court 184 m
Well Street 187 m
West Brae 195 m
Arthur Street 204 m
Underwood Road 220 m
Wellmeadow Street 225 m
Clavering Street West 249 m
Oakshaw Street West 266 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode PA1 2SL

Introduction October 1984
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PA1 2SL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Smith & McLaurin Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2020
6.28 km
Edward Williams Butcher Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 11, 2019
6.62 km
Kilbarchan Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
February 23, 2022
6.62 km
Kilbarchan Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 5, 2021
6.7 km
Mrs Dickson's Kitchen Retailers - other Exempt
August 3, 2016
6.99 km
The Trust Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 30, 2019
7 km
Double Dutch Snax Mobile caterer Pass
June 1, 2021
7.05 km
Wheatlands Bakehouse Other catering premises Pass
September 29, 2020
7.1 km
M & M Campbell Retailers - other Exempt
May 20, 2019
7.13 km
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 9, 2016
7.13 km
Kilbarchan Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
September 29, 2016
7.13 km
Corseford School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
September 17, 2021
7.25 km
Kaimhill Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
May 9, 2018
7.31 km
Kilbarchan Parish Church Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2017
7.35 km
Steeple Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 7, 2016
7.35 km
Kilbarchan Community Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 20, 2019
7.35 km
Kilbarchan Primary School School/college/university Pass
May 20, 2019
7.35 km
Kilbarchan After School Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 10, 2019
7.36 km
Habbies Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 15, 2021
7.37 km
St Barchans Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
October 5, 2021
7.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA1 2SL - Data from Apr 2022

Arthur Street Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Arthur Street Bus Stop/Station 140 m
West Brae Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Walker Street Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Underwood Road Bus Stop/Station 298 m
Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station Rail 666 m
Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station Rail 711 m
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 5.3 km
Renfrew Ferry Terminal Ferry 5.46 km
Yoker Ferry Terminal Ferry 5.67 km
Braehead Shopping Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 5.68 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA1 2SL - Data from Dec 2021

Saucel Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Barskiven Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.16 km
Donald's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Blackhall Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Hunters Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Byres Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Stanely Reservoir Inland Water 2.68 km
Roundhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Newton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Dykebar Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.84 km
Lex Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Shaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Bathgo Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.22 km
Honeybog Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Thornley Dam Inland Water 3.3 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA1 2SL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 52.8 Mbps 45.7 Mbps 79.77 Mbps
Upload 16.9 Mbps 12.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15.4 1
30-300 Mbps 17% 58.3 17.2
300+ Mbps 83% - -

Gas Consumption

32 meters consuming 291,139 kWh - mean 9,098 kWh : median 8,070 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

41 meters consuming 93,321 kWh - mean 2,276 kWh : median 1,725 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for PA1 2SL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.84644300
Longitude -4.43576000
OS Easting 247596
OS Northing 0664154
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2182
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Electoral Ward Paisley Northwest
Local Authority District Renfrewshire
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council West of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000021
Travel To Work Area Glasgow

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Students around campus
Subgroup: Student communal living
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34004004
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Paisley Central
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Paisley Central - 08
Output Area / Small Area 2A1