The postcode PA3 2QX is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA3 2QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA3 2QX 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 PA3 2QX as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.
The closest road name to PA3 2QX is Mosslands Road which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Mirrin Drive and is 122 m away. The closest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station, 1.28 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA3 2QX is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 7.44 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 28.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 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 PA3 2QX 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 PA3 2QX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA3 2QX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA3 2QX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 PA3 2QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 7.07 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 7.37 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 7.37 km | |
| Kilbarchan Bowling Club | Pass October 5, 2021 | 7.44 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 7.53 km | |
| Kaimhill Farm | Exempt May 9, 2018 | 7.57 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 7.64 km | |
| The Trust Inn | Pass May 30, 2019 | 7.68 km | |
| M & M Campbell | Exempt May 20, 2019 | 7.79 km | |
| Co-Op | Pass November 9, 2016 | 7.79 km | |
| Kilbarchan Pharmacy | Exempt September 29, 2016 | 7.79 km | |
| Kilbarchan Community Nursery | Pass May 20, 2019 | 7.9 km | |
| Kilbarchan Primary School | Pass May 20, 2019 | 7.9 km | |
| Kilbarchan Parish Church | Pass May 3, 2017 | 7.96 km | |
| Steeple Hall | Exempt June 7, 2016 | 7.96 km | |
| Habbies Bar & Grill | Pass September 15, 2021 | 7.97 km | |
| St Barchans Lodge | Exempt October 5, 2021 | 7.97 km | |
| U Save Store | Pass March 1, 2022 | 7.97 km | |
| Kilbarchan After School Club | Pass January 10, 2019 | 7.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA3 2QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Mirrin Drive | 122 m | |
| Fullarton Street | 143 m | |
| Shortroods Road | 231 m | |
| Fleming Street | 242 m | |
| Springbank Road | 315 m | |
| Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station | 1.31 km | |
| Renfrew Ferry Terminal | 4.25 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 4.4 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 4.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA3 2QX - Data from Dec 2021
| Byres Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Saucel Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Honeybog Hill | 2.95 km | |
| Barskiven Hill | 3.07 km | |
| Blackhall Hill | 3.11 km | |
| Hunters Hill | 3.18 km | |
| Bathgo Hill | 3.45 km | |
| Broom Hill | 3.53 km | |
| Teucheen Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Colin's Isle | 3.54 km | |
| Donald's Wood | 3.62 km | |
| Dykebar Hill | 3.64 km | |
| Roundhill Plantation | 3.75 km | |
| Sandieland Wood | 3.89 km | |
| Lex Wood | 3.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA3 2QX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 26.6 Mbps | 28.1 Mbps | 62.22 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.5 Mbps | 7.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18.8 | 3.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 42.6 | 13.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PA3 2QX - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.85847500 |
| Longitude | -4.43087300 |
| OS Easting | 247949 |
| OS Northing | 0665482 |
| 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 | Paisley Northwest |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003991 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Paisley North |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Paisley North - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B2 |