Postcode PA31 8BA (Argyll and Bute)

Map showing PA31 8BA and nearby postcodes

The postcode PA31 8BA is located in Argyll and Bute It was introduced in July 2002 and is an active postcode. PA31 8BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PA31 8BA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 PA31 8BA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to PA31 8BA is Cairnbaan Lea which is centered 172 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cairndubh Cottages and is 707 m away.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for PA31 8BA is covered by the Scotland police force association and Argyll and Bute 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 PA31 8BA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PA31 8BA, and the approximate distance away.

Cairnbaan Lea 172 m
B841 2.74 km
A816 16.68 km
A83 21.18 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PA31 8BA

Introduction July 2002
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 PA31 8BA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mr Duncan Stewart Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
3.8 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA31 8BA - Data from Apr 2022

Cairndubh Cottages Bus Stop/Station 707 m
Cairndubh Cottages Bus Stop/Station 714 m
Dalriada House Taxi Rank 3.66 km
Ardrishaig Pier Ferry 5.62 km
Tayvallich (Argyll & Bute) Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.41 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA31 8BA - Data from Dec 2021

Cnoc a' Bhuachaille Hill Or Mountain 831 m
Cnoc Odhar Hill Or Mountain 900 m
Cnoc na Mòine Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Cnoc na Feola Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Creag Ghlas Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Coille Mhòr Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Loch a' Bharain Inland Water 1.61 km
Creag Mhòr na Coille Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Cruach Mòr Dunardry Hill Or Mountain 2.19 km
Gleann Àirigh Bhainne Valley 2.31 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Craig of Achnabreck Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Cnoc an Tigh-fhraoich Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Cruach na Speireig Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
Daill Loch Inland Water 2.69 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA31 8BA - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Electricity Consumption

14 meters consuming 57,831 kWh - mean 4,131 kWh : median 3,730 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for PA31 8BA - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.06148400
Longitude -5.47089200
OS Easting 184012
OS Northing 0690839
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4315
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward Mid Argyll
Local Authority District Argyll and Bute
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000036
Travel To Work Area Lochgilphead

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Highland
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003420
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mid Argyll
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mid Argyll - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A3