PA9 1DS postcode in Howwood, Renfrewshire

PA9 1DS is a postcode in Howwood, in the Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch 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 June 1996.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at PA9 1DS can get it Across Renfrewshire: 97% Nearest station Howwood (Renfrewshire) 300 m in a straight line MP Johanna Baxter Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire South Council Renfrewshire Bins, council tax and planning

Where PA9 1DS is, and what is near it

Map of PA9 1DS and what is near it Map of PA9 1DS: its centre point, with the 58 other postcodes in the PA9 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. A737 PA9 1AP: also in PA9 1PA9 1AR: also in PA9 1PA9 1AS: also in PA9 1PA9 1AT: also in PA9 1PA9 1AU: also in PA9 1PA9 1AW: also in PA9 1PA9 1AX: also in PA9 1PA9 1AY: also in PA9 1PA9 1AZ: also in PA9 1PA9 1BE: also in PA9 1PA9 1BF: also in PA9 1PA9 1BG: also in PA9 1PA9 1BY: also in PA9 1PA9 1BZ: also in PA9 1PA9 1DR: also in PA9 1PA9 1DT: also in PA9 1PA9 1DU: also in PA9 1 GP 4.3 kmJohnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch PA9 1DS Map of PA9 1DS and what is near it Map of PA9 1DS: its centre point, with the 58 other postcodes in the PA9 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. A737 3 places, 2.8–4.3 kmGP 4.3 kmJohnstone North, Kilbarchan,Howwood and Lochwinnoch PA9 1DS
  • PA9 1DS
  • Other postcodes in PA9 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 2 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 55.8083, longitude -4.5662)

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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after PA9 1DS?

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 PA9 1DS?

Every home and business at PA9 1DS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

PA9 1DS 100% Renfrewshire 97%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

PA9 1DS 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 PA9 1DS?

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 PA9 1DS?

The nearest railway station to the centre of PA9 1DS is Howwood (Renfrewshire) Rail Station, 300 metres away in a straight line.

  • Howwood (Renfrewshire) Rail Station Railway station 300 mWalk
  • Milliken Park Rail Station Railway station 2.8 kmCycle

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

2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Eliestoun Cottage, 279 m away.

More stations near PA9 1DS, 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 PA9 1DS?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA9 1DS, 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 PA9 1DS?

0 within 1 km 15 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of PA9 1DS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.8 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.8 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.8 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 PA9 1DS?

The nearest to the centre of PA9 1DS, in a straight line.

  • Kilbarchan Dental Practice 3.2 kmCycle
  • Blue Water Dental 4.0 kmCycle
  • Church Street Dental Practice 4.5 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near PA9 1DS?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA9 1DS, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Salwan Pharamcy, The Village Store Phone 01505 706576 600 mWalk
  • Salwan Pharmacy, 41 Hallhill Road Phone 01505 704142 2.4 kmCycle
  • Walter Davidson & Sons, 22 High Barholm Phone 01505 705822 3.1 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 PA9 1DS?

The nearest vets to the centre of PA9 1DS 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 PA9 1DS

Ward
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Howwood
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
June 1996

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

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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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