The postcode PA8 7BL is located in Renfrewshire It was introduced in July 1989 and is an active postcode. PA8 7BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA8 7BL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 7BL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to PA8 7BL is Broomlands Gardens which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parkvale Court and is 134 m away. The closest railway station is Dalmuir Rail Station, 1.7 km away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 146.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.3 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. 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 7BL 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 7BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA8 7BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA8 7BL
| 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 7BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimhill Farm | Exempt May 9, 2018 | 8.71 km | |
| Dargavel Brewery | Exempt August 26, 2021 | 9.37 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 9.44 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 9.45 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 9.55 km | |
| Gordon O'Hara/ Bettys Best Bites | Pass October 1, 2020 | 9.56 km | |
| Little Aftercare Childminding | Exempt January 8, 2019 | 9.59 km | |
| Pannell Farm Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 3, 2019 | 9.61 km | |
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 9.64 km | |
| Gleddoch Hotel | Pass September 30, 2021 | 9.71 km | |
| St Machars Ranfurly Church | Pass August 31, 2018 | 9.74 km | |
| Kilbarchan Community Nursery | Pass May 20, 2019 | 9.77 km | |
| Kilbarchan Primary School | Pass May 20, 2019 | 9.77 km | |
| Cargill Hall | Pass September 29, 2021 | 9.78 km | |
| Bridge of Weir Nursery School | Pass February 22, 2022 | 9.79 km | |
| Bridge Of Weir Primary School | Pass May 29, 2018 | 9.79 km | |
| Coast | Pass November 12, 2021 | 9.82 km | |
| The Kiosk | Pass May 26, 2018 | 9.83 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 9.83 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 9.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA8 7BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Parkvale Court | 134 m | |
| Parkvale Court | 156 m | |
| Park Drive | 208 m | |
| Park Drive | 212 m | |
| Garnieland Road | 304 m | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| Dalmuir Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 1.72 km | |
| Clydebank Ferry Landing | 1.72 km | |
| Renfrew Ferry Terminal | 3.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA8 7BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Sandieland Wood | 800 m | |
| Teucheen Wood | 898 m | |
| Newshot Island | 937 m | |
| Rashielee Plantation | 1.45 km | |
| Heatherhouse Plantation | 1.62 km | |
| Wheelburn Plantation | 1.65 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.76 km | |
| Colin's Isle | 2.01 km | |
| Craigend Hill | 2.11 km | |
| Bottombow Island | 2.63 km | |
| Barhill Plantation | 2.64 km | |
| Ferry Strip | 2.7 km | |
| Linburn Plantation | 2.77 km | |
| Boden Boo Plantation | 2.94 km | |
| Lusset Glen | Valley | 3.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA8 7BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 146.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.3 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 103.9 | 12.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for PA8 7BL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.89715700 |
| Longitude | -4.43458800 |
| OS Easting | 247868 |
| OS Northing | 0669794 |
| 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 | S34003978 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Erskine East and Inchinnan |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Erskine East and Inchinnan - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |