The postcode PA8 6BS is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA8 6BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA8 6BS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 PA8 6BS as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Challenged transitionaries.
The closest road name to PA8 6BS is Shaw Court which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cullen and is 62 m away. The closest railway station is Dalmuir Rail Station, 2.39 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Original India and is 9.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 26, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 7.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for PA8 6BS 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 PA8 6BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA8 6BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA8 6BS
| 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 PA8 6BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dargavel Brewery | Exempt August 26, 2021 | 7.49 km | |
| Gleddoch Hotel | Pass September 30, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| Coast | Pass November 12, 2021 | 7.64 km | |
| Kaimhill Farm | Exempt May 9, 2018 | 8.05 km | |
| Langbank Primary School | Pass June 10, 2019 | 8.18 km | |
| Langbank Community Centre | Pass May 2, 2018 | 8.37 km | |
| Carlis Kindergarten | Pass June 25, 2018 | 8.41 km | |
| Langbank Playgroup | Pass August 23, 2019 | 8.41 km | |
| Gordon O'Hara/ Bettys Best Bites | Pass October 1, 2020 | 8.58 km | |
| Little Aftercare Childminding | Exempt January 8, 2019 | 8.58 km | |
| Bridge of Weir Nursery School | Pass February 22, 2022 | 8.76 km | |
| Bridge Of Weir Primary School | Pass May 29, 2018 | 8.76 km | |
| The Kiosk | Pass May 26, 2018 | 8.84 km | |
| Cargill Hall | Pass September 29, 2021 | 8.89 km | |
| Valerie McEwan Childminder | Pass August 17, 2017 | 8.92 km | |
| St Machars Ranfurly Church | Pass August 31, 2018 | 8.94 km | |
| Lifestyle Face and Bodycare | Exempt September 24, 2020 | 9.02 km | |
| Rivendale Nursery | Pass September 24, 2019 | 9.04 km | |
| Original India | Pass October 26, 2021 | 9.04 km | |
| Tasty Treats | Pass September 22, 2021 | 9.05 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA8 6BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Cullen | 62 m | |
| Douglas Crescent | 114 m | |
| Douglas Crescent | 115 m | |
| Portsoy | 154 m | |
| North Barr Avenue | 200 m | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 2.39 km | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 2.52 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 3.89 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 3.9 km | |
| Renfrew Ferry Terminal | 5.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA8 6BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Craigend Hill | 494 m | |
| Ferry Strip | 779 m | |
| Barhill Plantation | 815 m | |
| Boden Boo Plantation | 840 m | |
| Bottombow Island | 913 m | |
| Kirkton Strip | 976 m | |
| Wheelburn Plantation | 1.2 km | |
| Rashielee Plantation | 1.32 km | |
| Heatherhouse Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Linburn Plantation | 1.69 km | |
| Lusset Glen | Valley | 1.8 km |
| Big Wood | 1.93 km | |
| Broom Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Conyston Plantation | 2.47 km | |
| Newshot Island | 2.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA8 6BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 7.1 Mbps | 7.4 Mbps | 12.32 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.90836700 |
| Longitude | -4.46521300 |
| OS Easting | 245998 |
| OS Northing | 0671109 |
| 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 | Erskine and Inchinnan |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Challenged transitionaries |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34004021 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Erskine West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Erskine West - 07 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C1 |