PA18 6BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PA18) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PA which means Paisley.
- Postal District. In our case PA18.
- Postal Sector. In our case PA18 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area PA is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PA18 6BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GREENOCK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PA18 6BU postcode have the street address of Castle Wemyss Drive
It is situated within the post town of WEMYSS BAY within the old postal county of Renfrewshire.
PA18 6BU is within Wemyss Bay.
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Map Coordinates for PA18 6BU
| Latitude | 55.892368748 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.89554919777 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PA18 6BU
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Weather Forecast for PA18 6BU
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 20.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 80.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 82.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 76.00% | SSE 20 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PA18 6BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For PA18 6BU
| Average Mbps | 56.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 58.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
PA18 6BU has an average download speed of 56.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,491 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (410,390) have slower broadband speeds.
65% of postcodes (772,760) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PA18 6BU
| Average Mbps | 13.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PA18 6BU has an average upload speed of 13.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,385 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
46% of postcodes (546,279) have slower upload speeds.
53% of postcodes (626,977) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PA18 6BU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Wemyss Bay Primary School
Address: Wemyss Bay Primary School, Ardgowan Road, Wemyss Bay, PA18 6AT
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01475 715976
Inverkip Primary School
Address: Inverkip Primary School, Station Road, Inverkip, PA16 0AY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01475 715745
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PA18 6BU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 6.53 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 6.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 9.91 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 16.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 19.07 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 20.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PA18 6BU
DR RAI'S PRACTICE
Address: 37A THE LANE, SKELMORLIE, PA17 5AR
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 520248
CHURCH STREET SURGERY
Address: 30 CHURCH STREET, DUNOON, PA23 8BG
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 703482
DRS HALL, BRENNAN & MCLAUGHLIN
Address: 246 ARGYLL STREET, DUNOON, PA23 7HW
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 703252
COWAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 246 ARGYLL STREET, DUNOON, PA23 7HW
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 703279
NHS GG&C OOH SERVICE
Address: INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL, LARKFIELD ROAD, GREENOCK, PA16 0XN
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 724477
GOUROCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOUROCK HEALTH CENTRE, 181 SHORE STREET, GOUROCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA19 1AQ
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 607177
Transport Links near PA18 6BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PA18 6BU
- Wemyss Bay
Wemyss Bay station, Shore Road, Wemyss Bay, Renfrewshire, PA18 6AADistance: 1.35 milesDriving Time: 3.88 minutes - Inverkip
Inverkip station, Station Ave, Inverkip, Inverclyde, PA16 0ASDistance: 2.32 milesDriving Time: 4.63 minutes - IBM
IBM station, Spango Valley, near Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 0XBDistance: 5.02 milesDriving Time: 6.66 minutes - Branchton
Branchton station, Inverkip Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 9HADistance: 5.65 milesDriving Time: 8.26 minutes - Gourock
Gourock station, The Pier, Station Road, Gourock, PA19 1QRDistance: 7.52 milesDriving Time: 12.25 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PA18 6BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PA18 6BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PA18 6BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Inverclyde Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ronnie Cowan |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the PA18 6BU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Inverclyde Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Inverclyde at the following link Inverclyde.How much is the Council Tax?
Inverclyde Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Inverclyde charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PA18 6BU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Inverclyde council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Inverclyde Libraries - Inverclyde CouncilPostcodes near the PA18 6BU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PA18 6BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, John Street, DUNOON, PA23 8BJ | 6.84 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, Irvine Road, LARGS, KA30 8JR | 11.27 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PA18 6BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 8.50 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to Anderson Street |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 21.59 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to Riverway Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 25.53 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to Queens Drive |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 30.86 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD | 7.27 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD |
| McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ | 8.38 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 13.42 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB |
| McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP | 13.92 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 13.42 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 17.96 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 21.33 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 25.44 miles | Directions from PA18 6BU to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |