Paisley · PA1

EICR in PA1 (Paisley – Central & East and Northeast)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Paisley – Central & East and Northeast, Ralston, including Johnstone South and Elderslie, Paisley East and Central, Paisley Northeast and Ralston. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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PA1 (Paisley – Central & East and Northeast) in a nutshell

PA1 covers Paisley – Central & East and Northeast, Ralston, in Renfrewshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PA1

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Renfrewshire council area

PA1 is in Renfrewshire's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

PA1 stretches across Johnstone South and Elderslie, Paisley East and Central, Paisley Northeast and Ralston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PA1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Paisley homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Paisley: 46.4% purpose-built flats, 1.5% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Paisley page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does PA1 cover?

PA1 (Paisley – Central & East and Northeast, Ralston) includes the wards of Johnstone South and Elderslie, Paisley East and Central, Paisley Northeast and Ralston, Paisley Northwest (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PA1?

Neighbouring districts include PA2 (Paisley – South), PA3 (Paisley – Northwest), PA4 (Renfrew), G78 (Barrhead) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PA1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PA1?

About 11,845 households and 22,138 residents at the 2011 Census, across 607 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PA1 in?

PA1 sits in Renfrewshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North, Paisley and Renfrewshire South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PA1 1
Areas covered
Paisley – Central & East and Northeast, Ralston 2
Active postcodes
607 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,845 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,138 2
Electoral wards
Johnstone South and Elderslie, Paisley East and Central, Paisley Northeast and Ralston, Paisley Northwest 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Paisley and Renfrewshire North, Paisley and Renfrewshire South 4
Local authority
Renfrewshire 4
Households privately renting (Paisley locality)
13.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.