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PA8 7JH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PA8 7JH: area rating, property, schools and local change
PA8 7JH is a postcode in Erskine and Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PA8 7JH, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PA8 7JH are housing and schools and education, 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 PA8 7JH is based on Erskine Central. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near PA8 7JH, 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 PA8 7JH can compare 8 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PA8 7JH 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 PA8 7JH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 PA8 7JH
Is PA8 7JH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 42% 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 PA8 7JH?
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 PA8 7JH?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PA8 7JH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What are typical property prices in PA8 7JH?
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 PA8 7JH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.