Postcode report
Is PA3 3JF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PA3 3JF: area rating, property, schools and local change
PA3 3JF is a postcode in Johnstone South and Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PA3 3JF, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PA3 3JF are jobs and property market signals, while health 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 PA3 3JF is based on Linwood South. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PA3 3JF, 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 PA3 3JF can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 PA3 3JF 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 PA3 3JF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records 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 PA3 3JF
Is PA3 3JF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 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 PA3 3JF?
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 PA3 3JF?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in PA3 3JF?
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 PA3 3JF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.