paisley PA18 Postcodes

Paisley (PA18)

The PA18 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Renfrewshire, and contains a total of 72 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the PA18 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 PA18 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 PA18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PA18 postcode covers the Paisley district, located in central Scotland, about 6 miles from the city of Glasgow.

The area is home to a population of more than 60,000 people, of which over two thirds are adults. In the 2011 census, the district was recorded as being 79.3% White Scottish, 5.3% Pakistani and 6.4% Irish. The top three most common languages spoken include English, Polish and Urdu.

The economy of this area is largely based on the service industry and there is also a strong retail sector. There is a great variety of job opportunities in the area, which includes retail, leisure, wholesale and manufacturing.

The most popular industries in the area include retail, healthcare, tourism and leisure, manufacturing, wholesale, transport and logistics, hospitality, IT and business services, and distribution and warehousing.

In terms of education, the district is home to one of the largest university campuses in Scotland, with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) located in the town centre. UWS also has a dedicated centre in Paisley offering courses from degree to postgraduate level. There are also many primary schools, secondary schools and further education institutes in the area, in addition to several learning and development centres, for both work and non-work related skills.

The town is served by Paisley Gilmour Street railway station which connects it with other major cities, namely Glasgow and Edinburgh. The town is also served by several buses which offer a reliable connection to the rest of the town and beyond.

Paisley also offers a great range of leisure activities such as shopping, dining out, sightseeing, going to the cinema, visiting the local parks and gardens and taking part in local cultural events and festivals.

The town has a rich cultural history with amazing events, points of interest and cultural heritage. Three of the most important historical sites in this district are Paisley Abbey, Coats Memorial Church and Paisley Museum & Art Gallery.

There is a variety of housing available in this area, from starter homes to luxury flats. The average house price in the PA18 postcode has been steadily increasing in recent years and currently stands at around £129,000.

ThePaisley district is a great place to live and work, with great advantages for businesses, good schools and excellent transport connections to the rest of the country.

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