paisley PA15 Postcodes

Paisley (PA15)

The PA15 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Renfrewshire, and contains a total of 921 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the PA15 postcode area, including Appin, Bishopton, Bridge Of Orchy, Bridge Of Weir, Cairndow, Campbeltown, Colintraive, Dalmally, Dunoon, Erskine, Gourock, Greenock, Inveraray, Isle Of Bute, Isle Of Coll, Isle Of Colonsay, Isle Of Gigha, Isle Of Iona, Isle Of Islay, Isle Of Jura, Isle Of Mull, Isle Of Tiree, Johnstone, Kilmacolm, Lochgilphead, Lochwinnoch, Oban, Paisley, Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Skelmorlie, Tarbert, Taynuilt, Tighnabruaich, Wemyss Bay which come under the local authority of the Inverclyde Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in PA15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PA15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PA15 postcode covers most of the town of Paisley, a town situated seven miles west of the City of Glasgow in Scotland, UK. It covers an area of 2,220 hectares and has a population of approximately 81,000. It is a largely residential area though it has some areas of light industry and a significant retail trade.

The District itself is bisected by the River Cart, which once provided power for the many mills and factories, and is now the focus of many waterfront developments. It contains many historic buildings, the most prominent of which is St Mirren's Park football stadium, and the Paisley Abbey.

The post code PA15 encompasses a variety of different neighbourhoods such as Oakshaw, Glenburn (which contains Paisley's famous snuff factory), Seedhill, Foxbar, and Hawkhead.

The Paisley District is a popular destination for tourists, who enjoy its picturesque streets, the abbey, the architecture, and its many pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants. The district has seen significant regeneration in recent years and this has resulted in a vibrant entertainment and business culture. One of the key developments is Glasgow Airport, situated within the district.

The Paisley District is also renowned for its quality of life. It has good transport links with Glasgow, excellent schools and health facilities, and is served by the NHS in the form of two hospital's; the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the University Hospital of Paisley. Notable organisations and institutions that are based in the district range from Glasgow University, who have a facility on Foxbar Road, to the Scottish Football Museum, located within St Mirren's Park.

In addition, the Paisley Canal Line heritage railway, an eco-friendly and green transportation alternative, runs from the riverside at the bottom of the district, passing through the picturesque suburbs of Foxbar and Hawkhead, to the outskirts of Glasgow.

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