PA3 3BA postcode in Paisley, Renfrewshire

PA3 3BA is a postcode in Paisley, in the Paisley Northwest ward of Renfrewshire. It is in the Paisley and Renfrewshire North parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since April 1987.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at PA3 3BA can get it Across Renfrewshire: 97% Nearest station Paisley St James 1.4 km in a straight line MP Alison Taylor Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire North Council Renfrewshire Bins, council tax and planning

Where PA3 3BA is, and what is near it

Map of PA3 3BA and what is near it Map of PA3 3BA: its centre point, with the 193 other postcodes in the PA3 3 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 6 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. PA3 3AT: also in PA3 3PA3 3BB: also in PA3 3PA3 3BL: also in PA3 3PA3 3BN: also in PA3 3PA3 3BS: also in PA3 3PA3 3BT: also in PA3 3PA3 3BW: also in PA3 3PA3 3FB: also in PA3 3PA3 3FD: also in PA3 3PA3 3FE: also in PA3 3PA3 3FF: also in PA3 3PA3 3FG: also in PA3 3PA3 3FH: also in PA3 3PA3 3FJ: also in PA3 3PA3 3FL: also in PA3 3PA3 3FP: also in PA3 3 King Street Surgery 1.3 kmGP 1.8 kmHouston, Crosslee and Linwood PA3 3BA Map of PA3 3BA and what is near it Map of PA3 3BA: its centre point, with the 193 other postcodes in the PA3 3 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 6 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 1.8 kmHouston, Crosslee and Linwood PA3 3BA
  • PA3 3BA
  • Other postcodes in PA3 3: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 6 bus stops
  • 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 55.8446, longitude -4.4610)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after PA3 3BA?

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 PA3 3BA?

Every home and business at PA3 3BA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

PA3 3BA 100% Renfrewshire 97%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

PA3 3BA 100% Renfrewshire Over 99%
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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 PA3 3BA?

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 days

Source: 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 PA3 3BA?

The nearest railway station to the centre of PA3 3BA is Paisley St James Rail Station, 1.4 km away in a straight line.

  • Paisley St James Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle
  • Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Whites Bridge Avenue, 151 m away.

More stations near PA3 3BA, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near PA3 3BA?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA3 3BA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 PA3 3BA?

0 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of PA3 3BA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Circontrol Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 2.5 kmCycle
  • Circontrol Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 2.5 kmCycle
  • Circontrol Charging point · 2 chargers 2.5 kmCycle

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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near PA3 3BA?

The nearest to the centre of PA3 3BA, in a straight line.

  • Wellmeadow Dental Practice 1.7 kmCycle
  • Linwood Dental Care 1.9 kmCycle
  • Blessing Dental Care 1.9 kmCycle

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near PA3 3BA?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA3 3BA, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Asda Stores, Phoenix Retail Park Phone 0141 842 8520 0 mWalk
  • Lp North Fifteen, Tannahill Centre Phone 0141 849 1030 700 mWalk
  • Besway National Chemists, 11 Broomlands Street Phone 0141 889 2576 1.4 kmCycle

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 PA3 3BA?

The nearest vets to the centre of PA3 3BA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 PA3 3BA

Ward
Paisley Northwest
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Paisley
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
April 1987

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.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

PA3 3BL40 mPA3 3BS80 mPA3 1DQ110 mPA1 2ST140 mPA3 1DJ150 mPA3 1BU150 m
All of PA3

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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