The postcode PA8 7BJ is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in July 1989 and is an active postcode. PA8 7BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA8 7BJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 7BJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to PA8 7BJ is Broomlands Way which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parkvale Court and is 392 m away. The closest railway station is Dalmuir Rail Station, 1.71 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA8 7BJ is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 9.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 39.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 87.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PA8 7BJ 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 7BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA8 7BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA8 7BJ
| Introduction | July 1989 |
| 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 7BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimhill Farm | Exempt May 9, 2018 | 8.89 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 9.59 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 9.6 km | |
| Dargavel Brewery | Exempt August 26, 2021 | 9.64 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 9.69 km | |
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 9.75 km | |
| Gordon O'Hara/ Bettys Best Bites | Pass October 1, 2020 | 9.77 km | |
| Pannell Farm Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 3, 2019 | 9.78 km | |
| Little Aftercare Childminding | Exempt January 8, 2019 | 9.8 km | |
| Kilbarchan Community Nursery | Pass May 20, 2019 | 9.92 km | |
| Kilbarchan Primary School | Pass May 20, 2019 | 9.92 km | |
| St Machars Ranfurly Church | Pass August 31, 2018 | 9.93 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 9.95 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 9.95 km | |
| Cargill Hall | Pass September 29, 2021 | 9.98 km | |
| Gleddoch Hotel | Pass September 30, 2021 | 9.99 km | |
| Kilbarchan Bowling Club | Pass October 5, 2021 | 9.99 km | |
| Bridge of Weir Nursery School | Pass February 22, 2022 | 10 km | |
| Bridge Of Weir Primary School | Pass May 29, 2018 | 10 km | |
| McKenzie Snack Van | Pass April 19, 2022 | 10.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA8 7BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Parkvale Court | 392 m | |
| Parkvale Court | 413 m | |
| Park Drive | 414 m | |
| Park Drive | 423 m | |
| Garnieland Road | 525 m | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 1.45 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 1.45 km | |
| Renfrew Ferry Terminal | 3.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA8 7BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sandieland Wood | 543 m | |
| Teucheen Wood | 725 m | |
| Newshot Island | 740 m | |
| Rashielee Plantation | 1.71 km | |
| Colin's Isle | 1.75 km | |
| Heatherhouse Plantation | 1.88 km | |
| Wheelburn Plantation | 1.92 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.92 km | |
| Craigend Hill | 2.38 km | |
| Bottombow Island | 2.85 km | |
| Barhill Plantation | 2.87 km | |
| Ferry Strip | 2.94 km | |
| Linburn Plantation | 3.03 km | |
| Boden Boo Plantation | 3.19 km | |
| Lusset Glen | Valley | 3.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA8 7BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 43.1 Mbps | 39.3 Mbps | 49.77 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.3 Mbps | 16.83 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% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 87.5% | 87.5% | 43.7 | 11.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PA8 7BJ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.89645300 |
| Longitude | -4.43035400 |
| OS Easting | 248129 |
| OS Northing | 0669707 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003973 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Erskine East and Inchinnan |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Erskine East and Inchinnan - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |