Postcode report
PA20 9ER Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Argyll and Bute
About PA20 9ER: area rating, property, schools and local change
PA20 9ER is a postcode in Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PA20 9ER, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PA20 9ER are local prosperity and health, while schools and education 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 PA20 9ER is based on Bute. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near PA20 9ER, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the G84 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £182k from 0 rolling sales, down 1.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PA20 9ER 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.
Local change around PA20 9ER is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PA20 9ER
Is PA20 9ER a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 38% 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 PA20 9ER?
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 are typical property prices in PA20 9ER?
The latest median sold price is £182k 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 PA20 9ER?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.