PA8 6DN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PA8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6DN) 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 PA8.
- Postal Sector. In our case PA8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DN.
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 PA8 6DN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ERSKINE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PA8 6DN postcode have the street address of Allison Avenue
It is situated within the post town of ERSKINE within the old postal county of Renfrewshire.
PA8 6DN is within Erskine.
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Map Coordinates for PA8 6DN
| Latitude | 55.9072025419 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.46814693017 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PA8 6DN
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Weather Forecast for PA8 6DN
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 58.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 49.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 33.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 39.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 38.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 25.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 25.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PA8 6DN Postcode?
Download Speeds For PA8 6DN
| Average Mbps | 125.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
PA8 6DN has an average download speed of 125.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
552 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
82% of postcodes (967,607) have slower broadband speeds.
18% of postcodes (216,482) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PA8 6DN
| Average Mbps | 12.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
PA8 6DN has an average upload speed of 12.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,940 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
38% of postcodes (453,054) have slower upload speeds.
61% of postcodes (721,647) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PA8 6DN Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Barsail Primary School
Address: Barsail Primary School, Park Moor, ERSKINE, PA8 7HL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0146
Rashielea Primary School
Address: Rashielea Primary School, North Barr, ERSKINE, PA8 6EX
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0156
St John Bosco Primary School
Address: St John Bosco Primary School, Barrhill Road, ERSKINE, PA8 6BX
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1447
Bargarran Primary School
Address: Bargarran Primary School, Barrhill Road, ERSKINE, PA8 6BX
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1447
Bishopton Primary School
Address: Bishopton Primary School, Old Greenock Road, BISHOPTON, PA7 5BE
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0147
Scotland Secondary Schools
Park Mains High School
Address: Park Mains High School, Barrhill Road, ERSKINE, PA8 6EY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1411
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PA8 6DN
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: :
5894 BEARSDEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: :
4661 GOVAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 500 HELEN STREET, GOVAN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 3HR
Distance: 6.89 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 18 ST GEORGES ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G3 6UJ
Distance: 8.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PA8 6DN
BARGARRAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ERSKINE CLINIC, BARGARRAN CENTRE, BARGARRAN SQUARE, ERSKINE, PA8 6BS
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01413 149313
BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 15 KILPATRICK DRIVE, ERSKINE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA8 7AF
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 122022
DRS MACPHERSON, HANLEY,TOBIN & AL-ANI
Address: MAINS MEDICAL CENTRE, 300 MAINS DRIVE, ERSKINE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA8 7JQ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 123230
OLD KILPATRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ERSKINE VIEW, OLD KILPATRICK, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G60 5JG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 315800
BISHOPTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GREENOCK ROAD, BISHOPTON, PA7 5AW
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 863223
RED WING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CLYDEBANK HEALTH & CARE CENTRE, QUEENS QUAY MAIN AVENUE, CLYDEBANK, WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE, G81 1BS
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01415 316475
Transport Links near PA8 6DN
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PA8 6DN
- Bishopton (Renfrewshire)
Bishopton station, Station Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5ADDistance: 3.69 milesDriving Time: 6.50 minutes - Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick station, Station Road, Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire, G60 5LXDistance: 4.74 milesDriving Time: 7.60 minutes - Bowling
Bowling station, Clyde View Court, Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, G60 5AHDistance: 4.81 milesDriving Time: 7.68 minutes - Dalmuir
Dalmuir station, off Duntocher Road, Dalmuir, West Dunbartonshire, G81 3QTDistance: 5.08 milesDriving Time: 8.83 minutes - Singer
Singer station, Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, Glasgow City, G81 2JQDistance: 6.02 milesDriving Time: 9.52 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PA8 6DN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PA8 6DN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PA8 6DN 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 PA8 6DN 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 PA8 6DN 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 PA8 6DN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PA8 6DN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Bridgewater Place, ERSKINE, PA8 7AA | 1.27 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Bridgewater Place, ERSKINE, PA8 7AA | 1.27 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Mill Road, CLYDEBANK, G81 1BN | 3.45 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Lidl |
| Iceland, Sylvania Way South, CLYDEBANK, G81 1EA | 3.99 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Iceland |
| Asda, Britannia Way, CLYDEBANK, G81 2RZ | 4.09 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PA8 6DN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST | 3.24 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Glasgow Airport |
| Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6SA | 3.50 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Great Western Road |
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 4.27 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Linwood Road |
| Hillington Road, Glasglow, G52 4BL | 5.31 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to Hillington Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Britannia Way, CLYDEBANK, G81 2RZ | 2.54 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to McDonald's, Britannia Way, CLYDEBANK, G81 2RZ |
| McDonald's, Kilbowie Retail Park, CLYDEBANK, G81 2QB | 2.67 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to McDonald's, Kilbowie Retail Park, CLYDEBANK, G81 2QB |
| McDonald's, Allerdyce Court, GLASGOW, G15 6SA | 3.55 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to McDonald's, Allerdyce Court, GLASGOW, G15 6SA |
| McDonald's, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4DU | 4.09 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to McDonald's, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4DU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Livingstone Street, CLYDEBANK, G81 2XA | 2.79 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to KFC Clydebank - Livingston Street |
| KFC, Allerdyce Road, GLASGOW, G15 6RX | 3.54 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to KFC Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park |
| KFC, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4EA | 4.00 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to KFC Paisley - Renfrew Road |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 4.15 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 4.38 miles | Directions from PA8 6DN to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |