Postcode report
PA2 7LE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Renfrewshire
About PA2 7LE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PA2 7LE is a postcode in Paisley East and Central, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PA2 7LE, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PA2 7LE are safety and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PA2 7LE is based on Paisley Dykebar. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near PA2 7LE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PA6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £161k from 0 rolling sales, up 0.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PA2 7LE can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PA2 7LE by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PA2 7LE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PA2 7LE
Is PA2 7LE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PA2 7LE?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PA2 7LE?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in PA2 7LE?
The latest median sold price is £161k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PA2 7LE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.