PA3 4EA postcode in Paisley, Renfrewshire
PA3 4EA is a postcode in Paisley, in the Renfrew South and Gallowhill 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 January 1980.
Where PA3 4EA is, and what is near it
- PA3 4EA
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 2 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 55.8572, longitude -4.4159)
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 PA3 4EA?
- 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 NorthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Alison Taylor (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Alison Taylor
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 4EA?
Over 99% of the homes and businesses at PA3 4EA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and over 99% gigabit, 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 PA3 4EA?
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
Food hygiene ratings at PA3 4EA
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at PA3 4EA. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PA3 4EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PA3 4EA is Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station, 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- Paisley Gilmour Street Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmCycle
- Paisley St James Rail Station Railway station 1.8 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 Dundonald Road, 84 m away.
More stations near PA3 4EA, 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 PA3 4EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA3 4EA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- The Barony Practice Phone 0141 889 3732 1.0 kmWalk
- The Greenlaw Practice Phone 0141 889 8465 1.0 kmWalk
- The Kelburn Practice Phone 0141 889 3356 1.0 kmWalk
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 4EA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PA3 4EA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Osprey Charging point · 4 chargers 350 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 750 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 1.4 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PA3 4EA?
The nearest to the centre of PA3 4EA, in a straight line.
- Dental Therapy Paisley 900 mWalk
- Complete Dentistry 1.1 kmWalk
- Greenlaw Dental Care 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PA3 4EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA3 4EA, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots UK, 66 Netherhill Road Phone 0141 561 1020 550 mWalk
- Houlihan Pharmacy, 38 Love Street Phone 0141 889 5741 1.0 kmWalk
- Bestway National Chemists, 24 Glasgow Road Phone 0141 889 2514 1.2 kmWalk
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 4EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of PA3 4EA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- McDonald Vets 4.9 kmCycle
- Ashley Veterinary Centre 6.0 kmDrive
- Craigpark Veterinary Centre 6.6 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 PA3 4EA
- Ward
- Renfrew South and Gallowhill
- 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
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