PA3 2LR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PA3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LR) 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 PA3.
- Postal Sector. In our case PA3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.
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 PA3 2LR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PAISLEY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PA3 2LR postcode have the street address of Mossvale Street
It is situated within the post town of PAISLEY within the old postal county of Renfrewshire.
PA3 2LR is within Paisley.
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Map Coordinates for PA3 2LR
| Latitude | 55.8547249168 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.43281146605 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PA3 2LR
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Weather Forecast for PA3 2LR
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
Fri 3rd 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 7.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PA3 2LR Postcode?
Download Speeds For PA3 2LR
| Average Mbps | 49.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 49.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
PA3 2LR has an average download speed of 49.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,427 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
26% of postcodes (304,102) have slower broadband speeds.
74% of postcodes (879,112) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PA3 2LR
| Average Mbps | 12.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PA3 2LR has an average upload speed of 12.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,104 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
41% of postcodes (483,347) have slower upload speeds.
58% of postcodes (691,190) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PA3 2LR Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Gallowhill Primary School
Address: Gallowhill Primary School, Netherhill Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4SF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0154
Williamsburgh Primary School
Address: Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, PAISLEY, PA1 1QF
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0151
St Catherine's Primary School
Address: St Catherine's Primary School, Brabloch Crescent, PAISLEY, PA3 4RG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0180
St James's Primary School (Paisley)
Address: St James's Primary School (Paisley), Gockston Road, PAISLEY, PA3 2QB
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1330
Mossvale Primary School
Address: Mossvale Primary School, Gockston Road, PAISLEY, PA3 2QB
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1449
St Fergus Primary School
Address: St Fergus Primary School, Bankfoot Road, PAISLEY, PA3 1LA
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1364
Glencoats Primary School
Address: Glencoats Primary School, Falcon Crescent, PAISLEY, PA3 1NS
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0155
St John Ogilvie Primary School
Address: St John Ogilvie Primary School, Lacy Street, PAISLEY, PA1 1QR
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0184
West Primary School
Address: West Primary School, Newton Street, PAISLEY, PA1 2RL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0177
St Mary's Primary School
Address: St Mary's Primary School, Maxwellton Road, PAISLEY, PA1 2RJ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0186
Scotland Secondary Schools
Paisley Grammar School
Address: Paisley Grammar School, Glasgow Road, PAISLEY, PA1 3RP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1400
Castlehead High School
Address: Castlehead High School, Camphill, off Canal Street, PAISLEY, PA1 2HL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1300
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PA3 2LR
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
4661 GOVAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 500 HELEN STREET, GOVAN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 3HR
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: :
5894 BEARSDEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 18 ST GEORGES ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G3 6UJ
Distance: 6.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PA3 2LR
THE LOVE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 LOVE STREET, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA3 2DY
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01415 313430
THE KELBURN PRACTICE
Address: NORTHCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTH CROFT STREET, PAISLEY, PA3 4AD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 893356
THE GREENLAW PRACTICE
Address: NORTHCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTH CROFT STREET, PAISLEY, PA3 4AD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 898465
THE BARONY PRACTICE
Address: NORTHCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTH CROFT STREET, PAISLEY, PA3 4AD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 893732
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, 15 KING STREET, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2PS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 893144
THE MIRIN PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 3 GLASGOW ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 3QS
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 892604
Transport Links near PA3 2LR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PA3 2LR
- Paisley St James
Paisley St James station, Greenhill Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1RBDistance: 0.67 milesDriving Time: 1.50 minutes - Paisley Gilmour Street
Paisley Gilmour Street station, County Square, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1BSDistance: 0.85 milesDriving Time: 1.98 minutes - Paisley Canal
Paisley Canal station, Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 6SZDistance: 1.95 milesDriving Time: 4.30 minutes - Hawkhead
Hawkhead station, Seedhill Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 7BBDistance: 2.09 milesDriving Time: 4.19 minutes - Hillington West
Hillington West station, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Hillington, Glasgow City, G52 4NQDistance: 3.75 milesDriving Time: 6.35 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PA3 2LR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PA3 2LR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PA3 2LR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gavin Newlands |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the PA3 2LR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire at the following link Renfrewshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire 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 PA3 2LR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Renfrewshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Paisley Central Library EQIA - Renfrewshire WebsitePostcodes near the PA3 2LR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PA3 2LR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Wallneuk Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4BF | 1.09 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Lidl |
| Iceland, Central Way, PAISLEY, PA1 1EH | 1.13 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Thread Street, PAISLEY, PA1 1GZ | 1.83 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Glasgow Road, PAISLEY, PA1 3PN | 1.93 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Iceland |
| Tesco, East Lane, PAISLEY, PA1 1QA | 2.04 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PA3 2LR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST | 0.69 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Glasgow Airport |
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 1.88 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Linwood Road |
| Hillington Road, Glasglow, G52 4BL | 2.59 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Hillington Road |
| Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6SA | 3.96 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to Great Western Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4DU | 0.69 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to McDonald's, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4DU |
| McDonald's, Junction 29, Linwood Road, Linwood, PAISLEY, PA3 3AT | 1.83 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to McDonald's, Junction 29, Linwood Road, Linwood, PAISLEY, PA3 3AT |
| McDonald's, Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, GLASGOW, G51 4BS | 3.01 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to McDonald's, Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, GLASGOW, G51 4BS |
| McDonald's, Kings Inch Drive, GLASGOW, G51 4BT | 3.16 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to McDonald's, Kings Inch Drive, GLASGOW, G51 4BT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4EA | 0.68 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to KFC Paisley - Renfrew Road |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 1.71 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Hillington Road, GLASGOW, G52 4UB | 2.74 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to KFC Braehead - Brailee Crescent |
| KFC, Livingstone Street, CLYDEBANK, G81 2XA | 3.68 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to KFC Clydebank - Livingston Street |
| KFC, Allerdyce Road, GLASGOW, G15 6RX | 4.09 miles | Directions from PA3 2LR to KFC Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park |