Paisley East and Central
Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.836, -4.406 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 49 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Paisley East and Central covers the eastern edge and the town centre of Paisley in Renfrewshire, lying along the River Cart and within easy reach of Glasgow. It includes much of the historic core with Victorian streets, civic buildings and landmarks such as Paisley Abbey, alongside shopping thoroughfares and mixed residential neighbourhoods.
The area has a strong industrial and textile heritage - the famous Paisley pattern and weaving legacy shaped its growth - but today combines retail and service‑sector activity with cultural venues like Paisley Arts Centre and the local campus of the University of the West of Scotland. Regeneration projects sit alongside pockets of social and economic challenge, giving the ward a blend of historic character, community diversity and ongoing change.
Postcode districts covering Paisley East and Central
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Paisley 1.2 miles1.9 km
- East Kilbride 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hamilton 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Cumbernauld 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Kilmarnock 16.1 miles26 km
- Coatbridge 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Greenock 16 miles25.7 km
- Airdrie 17 miles27.4 km
- Irvine 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Motherwell 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Rutherglen 7.8 miles12.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Paisley Northeast and Ralston Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Paisley Southeast Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Paisley Place 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Renfrew South and Gallowhill Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Paisley Northwest Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Paisley Southwest Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Barrhead Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cardonald Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Greater Pollok Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Renfrew Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Elderslie Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Renfrew North and Braehead Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Paisley East and Central
PA1 2AP, PA2 7SW, PA1 1QT, PA2 6RG, PA3 9TG, PA1 2JH, PA2 7DS, PA2 7GE, PA3 9SH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Hawkhead Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Paisley Canal Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels in Paisley East and Central Ad
Schools in Paisley East and Central
- Al-Qalam Academy Independent - primary
- Mary Russell School Special
- St Andrew's Academy Secondary
- Todholm Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 1.1 miles1.7 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 1.4 miles2.3 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 3.1 miles5 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 4.9 miles7.9 km
- University of Glasgow University 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 5.2 miles8.4 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km