Postcode PA31 8PJ (Argyll and Bute)

Map showing PA31 8PJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode PA31 8PJ is located in Argyll and Bute It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA31 8PJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PA31 8PJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 8PJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to PA31 8PJ is B8025 which is centered 2.72 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 125 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 63.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for PA31 8PJ 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 8PJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

B8025 2.72 km
A83 21.42 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PA31 8PJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Tayvallich (Argyll & Bute) Ferry Terminal Ferry 225 m

Nearby Nature

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

Sgeirean Dubha Island 276 m
Cnoc Leis Hill Or Mountain 359 m
Cnoc an t-Samhlaidh Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Tòrr Mòr Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Cruach a' Bharra Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
Lochan Taynish Inland Water 1.39 km
Sgeir Bhreidiag Island 1.46 km
Loch Dùn Calltainn Inland Water 1.47 km
Carsaig Bay Bay 1.47 km
Eilean Tràighe Island 1.81 km
Cala Island 1.84 km
Aoran nam Buth Wetland 1.84 km
Sloc an Eisg Bay 2.09 km
Eilean Loain Island 2.1 km
Eilean Dubh Island 2.12 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 76.3 Mbps 63.2 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 14.7 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 71.2 17.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

21 meters consuming 75,260 kWh - mean 3,584 kWh : median 3,032 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for PA31 8PJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.02322200
Longitude -5.62659900
OS Easting 174101
OS Northing 0687081
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4617
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 S34003503
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Knapdale
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Knapdale - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1A3