PA1 2JA postcode in Paisley, Renfrewshire
PA1 2JA is a postcode in Paisley, in the Paisley East and Central ward of Renfrewshire. It is in the Paisley and Renfrewshire South parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where PA1 2JA is, and what is near it
- PA1 2JA
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 16 bus stops
- 4 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8420, longitude -4.4259)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after PA1 2JA?
- RenfrewshireCouncil Renfrewshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Renfrewshire for 2026‑27: £1,691. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Paisley and Renfrewshire SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Johanna Baxter (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Johanna Baxter
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at PA1 2JA?
Every home and business at PA1 2JA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Renfrewshire: 97%
Renfrewshire: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Renfrewshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at PA1 2JA?
BinDayBuddy does not read Renfrewshire Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Renfrewshire Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PA1 2JA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PA1 2JA is Paisley Canal Rail Station, 250 metres away in a straight line.
- Paisley Canal Rail Station Railway station 250 mWalk
- Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Wardrop Street, 54 m away.
More stations near PA1 2JA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near PA1 2JA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA1 2JA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Anchor Mill Medical Practice Phone 0141 889 8809 250 mWalk
- The Charleston Surgery Phone 0141 889 4373 500 mWalk
- Abbey Medical Centre Phone 0141 889 4088 500 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near PA1 2JA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PA1 2JA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Circontrol Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 350 mWalk
- Circontrol Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 350 mWalk
- Circontrol Charging point · 2 chargers 350 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PA1 2JA?
The nearest to the centre of PA1 2JA, in a straight line.
- Abbey Dental Care 150 mWalk
- Finesse Dental Care 150 mWalk
- Mydentist Johnston Street 150 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PA1 2JA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA1 2JA, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Lp North Fifteen, 94 Causeyside Street Phone 0141 887 7842 250 mWalk
- Boots UK, High Street Phone 0141 889 3897 300 mWalk
- Lp North Fifteen, 10 High Street Phone 0141 889 2304 400 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near PA1 2JA?
The nearest vets to the centre of PA1 2JA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Craigpark Veterinary Centre 5.2 kmDrive
- McDonald Vets 6.4 kmDrive
- Ashley Veterinary Centre 7.6 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for PA1 2JA
- Ward
- Paisley East and Central
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Paisley
- Rural or urban
- Large Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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