paisley PA68 Postcodes

Paisley (PA68)

The PA68 postcode area is located in the Paisley postcode town region, within the county of Argyllshire, and contains a total of 3 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the PA68 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 PA68 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 PA68 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The PA68 postcode is an area located in the Paisley district of Scotland, to the south-west of Glasgow. It covers an area to the east of the city of Paisley, which is its largest settlement, and is mainly residential in nature.

PA68 is made up of two main areas - Linwood and Johnstone. The first is the larger of the two, and is home to a number of industrial businesses, recently developed housing, and a range of amenities such as shops and supermarkets. The area of Johnstone is more rural, with a mixture of small villages, farmland and forest land, as well as other features such as golf courses, small retail spaces, and local primary schools.

The postcode area also has a number of leisure options, such as open parks and play areas, tennis courts, golf courses, bowling greens, tennis clubs, youth clubs, and sports clubs. The nearest cinema is in Paisley, along with the closest shopping centre - the Piazza Shopping Centre.

When it comes to transportation, the district of PA68 has an extensive network of roads, with the nearest train station being Paisley Canal and the closest motorway being the M8. The M8 has several exits in the area, and there is access to major cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh and Falkirk.

In terms of healthcare, there is a host of local doctors' practices as well as some larger hospitals. Priority Care Services, NHS Paisley, and the Renfrewshire Urgent Care Centre are all nearby. Primary and nursery school provide education to the area, while the local college - Paisley and West College - provides a range of further and higher education opportunities.

Numerous churches of differing denominations also reside in PA68, giving options for all religious grounds. Lastly, there are a number of attractive parks and woodland walks located in the vicinity, as well as a number of tourist attractions such as the Paisley Abbey, Coats Memorial Church, and the Paisley Museum and Art Gallery.

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