PA8 6JA postcode in Erskine, Renfrewshire

PA8 6JA is a postcode in Erskine, in the Erskine and Inchinnan 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 October 1984.

Gigabit broadband 97% of homes and businesses at PA8 6JA can get it Across Renfrewshire: 97% Nearest station Bishopton 2.4 km in a straight line MP Alison Taylor Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire North Council Renfrewshire Bins, council tax and planning

Where PA8 6JA is, and what is near it

Map of PA8 6JA and what is near it Map of PA8 6JA: its centre point, with the 100 other postcodes in the PA8 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 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 250 m. PA8 6AA: also in PA8 6PA8 6AD: also in PA8 6PA8 6AG: also in PA8 6PA8 6AH: also in PA8 6PA8 6AJ: also in PA8 6PA8 6AP: also in PA8 6PA8 6AR: also in PA8 6PA8 6AS: also in PA8 6PA8 6AU: also in PA8 6PA8 6AW: also in PA8 6PA8 6AY: also in PA8 6PA8 6AZ: also in PA8 6PA8 6BU: also in PA8 6PA8 6DG: also in PA8 6PA8 6DH: also in PA8 6PA8 6DJ: also in PA8 6PA8 6DL: also in PA8 6PA8 6DQ: also in PA8 6PA8 6DR: also in PA8 6PA8 6DS: also in PA8 6PA8 6DT: also in PA8 6PA8 6DU: also in PA8 6PA8 6EN: also in PA8 6PA8 6EP: also in PA8 6PA8 6ER: also in PA8 6PA8 6ES: also in PA8 6PA8 6EW: also in PA8 6PA8 6EY: also in PA8 6PA8 6EZ: also in PA8 6PA8 6HA: also in PA8 6PA8 6HB: also in PA8 6PA8 6HD: also in PA8 6PA8 6HE: also in PA8 6PA8 6HF: also in PA8 6PA8 6HG: also in PA8 6PA8 6HH: also in PA8 6PA8 6HJ: also in PA8 6PA8 6HL: also in PA8 6PA8 6HN: also in PA8 6PA8 6HP: also in PA8 6PA8 6HQ: also in PA8 6PA8 6HS: also in PA8 6PA8 6HW: also in PA8 6PA8 6JB: also in PA8 6PA8 6JD: also in PA8 6PA8 6JE: also in PA8 6PA8 6JF: also in PA8 6PA8 6JG: also in PA8 6PA8 6JH: also in PA8 6PA8 6JJ: also in PA8 6PA8 6JL: also in PA8 6PA8 6JN: also in PA8 6PA8 6JQ: also in PA8 6PA8 6NG: also in PA8 6 GP 1.1 kmGP 1.2 kmBishopton station 2.4 kmErskine PA8 6JA Map of PA8 6JA and what is near it Map of PA8 6JA: its centre point, with the 100 other postcodes in the PA8 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 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 1.1 kmGP 1.2 kmDalmuir station 2.7 kmErskine PA8 6JA
  • PA8 6JA
  • Other postcodes in PA8 6: 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. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8983, longitude -4.4620)

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 PA8 6JA?

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 PA8 6JA?

97% of the homes and businesses at PA8 6JA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 97% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

PA8 6JA 97% Renfrewshire 97%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

PA8 6JA 97% 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 PA8 6JA?

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 PA8 6JA?

The nearest railway station to the centre of PA8 6JA is Bishopton Rail Station, 2.4 km away in a straight line.

  • Bishopton Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
  • Dalmuir Rail Station Railway station 2.7 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 Millfield Drive, 88 m away.

More stations near PA8 6JA, 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 PA8 6JA?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA8 6JA, 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 PA8 6JA?

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of PA8 6JA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.4 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 Map

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

Which dentists are near PA8 6JA?

The nearest to the centre of PA8 6JA, in a straight line.

  • Erskine Dental Care 1.0 kmWalk
  • Erskine Dental Care Dental Implant Centr 1.0 kmWalk
  • Mains Drive Dental Practice 1.2 kmWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near PA8 6JA?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA8 6JA, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Cmam Pharmacy, Bridgewater Shopping Centre Phone 0141 812 0112 1.0 kmWalk
  • L Rowland & Co (Retail), Bargarran Centre Phone 0141 812 2846 1.1 kmWalk
  • Bestway National Chemists, 4a Mains Drive Phone 0141 812 5788 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 PA8 6JA?

The nearest vets to the centre of PA8 6JA 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 PA8 6JA

Ward
Erskine and Inchinnan
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Erskine
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
October 1984

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.

PA8 6JB60 mPA8 6JD140 mPA8 6JE180 mPA8 6BU200 mPA8 6JF230 mPA8 6JH230 m
All of PA8

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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