paisley PA23 Postcodes

Paisley (PA23)

The PA23 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 507 individual postcodes.

There are 23 electoral wards in the PA23 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 Argyll & Bute Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in PA23 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 PA23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PA23 postcode is a postcode in the Paisley district of Scotland, located on the west coast of the country. It is used by Royal Mail to identify the area for sorting post.

The postcode covers an area of about 4.2 miles in length, with a slight curve to the south. It covers 5220 hectares (approximately 12,820 acres) of land, including residential and industrial areas. The area is served by Paisley and Glasgow Airport as its major transport hubs.

In terms of local infrastructure, the area is mainly residential and contains a few small businesses. Generally, it is home to single family dwellings, terraced homes and apartment buildings, as well as several small shopping areas.

In terms of demographics, PA23 has an estimated population of over 19,000, with 91% of the population being born in the UK. Around 65% of the population speaks English as their first language, and 25% of people aged 16-74 have no qualifications.

The local economy is mainly based on the retail and service sectors, as well as higher value added activities related to technology and engineering; over 3,500 people in the area are employed in this sector.

Additionally, PA23 contains many residential and industrial areas, as well as parks, woodland, grassland, rivers and canals. The Linn Park, located near the centre of the PA23 postcode, is a popular recreational area, featuring a golf course, two lochs and a variety of greenspace.

The area is also close to two universities, making it an attractive postcode for students. The Glasgow University and Strathclyde University both take students from PA23, with the latter located closer to the postcode than the former.

Finally, PA23 is a safe area in general, with a comparatively low crime rate, although some instances of criminal damage, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have been reported.

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