The postcode PA8 6BU is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in September 2007 and is an active postcode. PA8 6BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA8 6BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 6BU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to PA8 6BU is Millfield Gardens which is centered 107 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Millfield Crescent and is 86 m away. The closest railway station is Dalmuir Rail Station, 2.49 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Original India and is 8.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 26, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 143.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 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 PA8 6BU 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 6BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA8 6BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA8 6BU
| Introduction | September 2007 |
| 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 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimhill Farm | Exempt May 9, 2018 | 7.57 km | |
| Dargavel Brewery | Exempt August 26, 2021 | 7.69 km | |
| Gleddoch Hotel | Pass September 30, 2021 | 8.02 km | |
| Coast | Pass November 12, 2021 | 8.13 km | |
| Gordon O'Hara/ Bettys Best Bites | Pass October 1, 2020 | 8.24 km | |
| Little Aftercare Childminding | Exempt January 8, 2019 | 8.26 km | |
| Bridge of Weir Nursery School | Pass February 22, 2022 | 8.45 km | |
| Bridge Of Weir Primary School | Pass May 29, 2018 | 8.45 km | |
| The Kiosk | Pass May 26, 2018 | 8.51 km | |
| Cargill Hall | Pass September 29, 2021 | 8.51 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 8.51 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 8.52 km | |
| St Machars Ranfurly Church | Pass August 31, 2018 | 8.52 km | |
| Pannell Farm Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 3, 2019 | 8.55 km | |
| Valerie McEwan Childminder | Pass August 17, 2017 | 8.58 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 8.61 km | |
| Lifestyle Face and Bodycare | Exempt September 24, 2020 | 8.62 km | |
| Original India | Pass October 26, 2021 | 8.66 km | |
| Prieston Road Provisions | Pass December 3, 2018 | 8.67 km | |
| Tasty Treats | Pass September 22, 2021 | 8.67 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA8 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Millfield Crescent | 86 m | |
| Millfield Crescent | 103 m | |
| Millfield Drive | 121 m | |
| Millfield Drive | 142 m | |
| Millfield Avenue | 253 m | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 2.59 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 3.42 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 3.42 km | |
| Renfrew Ferry Terminal | 5.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA8 6BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Wheelburn Plantation | 247 m | |
| Rashielee Plantation | 380 m | |
| Heatherhouse Plantation | 478 m | |
| Craigend Hill | 525 m | |
| Linburn Plantation | 1.21 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Ferry Strip | 1.7 km | |
| Barhill Plantation | 1.71 km | |
| Bottombow Island | 1.78 km | |
| Boden Boo Plantation | 1.8 km | |
| Kirkton Strip | 1.85 km | |
| Teucheen Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Sandieland Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Newshot Island | 2.54 km | |
| Lusset Glen | Valley | 2.59 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA8 6BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 133.5 Mbps | 143.6 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 25 Mbps | 21.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 126.8 | 22.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for PA8 6BU - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.90003500 |
| Longitude | -4.46132500 |
| OS Easting | 246207 |
| OS Northing | 0670174 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003945 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Renfrewshire Rural North and Langbank |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Renfrewshire Rural North and Langbank - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |