PA9 1BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PA9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1BQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PA which means Paisley.
- Postal District. In our case PA9.
- Postal Sector. In our case PA9 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area PA is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PA9 1BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PA9 1BQ postcode have the street address of Main Street
PA9 1BQ is within the village of Howwood.
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Contact MePA9 1BQ: Points of Interest
The Boarding House
The Boarding House is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Public House, Howwood Inn, Main Street, Howwood, Johnstone, PA9 1BQ.
Howwood Village Store
Howwood Village Store is a retail outlet located at 25 Main Street, Howwood, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA9 1BQ.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.8102451839 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.55759419569 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstone | 2.53 | NE | 43.17 |
| Paisley | 5.58 | ENE | 64.30 |
| Barrhead | 6.58 | E | 95.65 |
| Erskine | 7.67 | NNE | 28.20 |
| Stewarton | 9.08 | S | 168.90 |
| Dumbarton | 9.37 | N | 357.84 |
| Port Glasgow | 10.02 | NNW | 329.12 |
| Kilwinning | 12.07 | SSW | 206.53 |
| Largs | 12.20 | W | 264.93 |
| Greenock | 12.32 | NW | 321.09 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Howwood
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 57.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 58.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 52.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | SW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 55.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 53.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
PA9 1BQ has an average download speed of 55.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,544 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (399,682) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (783,415) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PA9 1BQ has an average upload speed of 14.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,677 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
60% of postcodes (711,210) have slower upload speeds.
39% of postcodes (461,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
St Margaret's Primary School
Address: St Margaret's Primary School, Buchanan Street, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8RY
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0185
St David's Primary School
Address: St David's Primary School, West Johnstone Campus, Beith Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0BB
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0198
Cochrane Castle Primary
Address: Cochrane Castle Primary, West Johnstone Campus, Beith Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0BB
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0198
Fordbank Primary School
Address: Fordbank Primary School, Teviot Terrace, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0NP
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0153
St Anthony's Primary School
Address: St Anthony's Primary School, Hallhill Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0SD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0178
Howwood Primary School
Address: Howwood Primary School, Semple View, HOWWOOD, PA9 1BT
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0160
Scotland Secondary Schools
Johnstone High School
Address: Johnstone High School, Beith Road, JOHNSTONE, PA5 0JN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1331
Nearest Opticians
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 8.74 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 8.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 9.07 miles
Contact: :
4661 GOVAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 500 HELEN STREET, GOVAN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 3HR
Distance: 9.66 miles
Contact: :
5894 BEARSDEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX
Distance: 11.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
QUARRYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 25 FLOORS STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8PZ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 321733
DR CASSIDY & PARTNERS
Address: LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 25 FLOORS STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8PZ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 320151
WESTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 25 FLOORS STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8PZ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 337999
LUDOVIC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 60 QUARRY STREET, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8EY
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 324348
RAVENSWOOD SURGERY
Address: THOMSON AVENUE, JOHNSTONE, RENFREWSHIRE, PA5 8SU
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 331979
DRS HOWIE, SMITH & DOBBS
Address: RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 GEORGE STREET, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8SL
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01505 320208
Transport Links
Train Stations
Howwood (Renfrewshire)
Address: Howwood station, off Station Road, Howwood, Renfrewshire, PA9 1AZ
Postcode: PA9 1AZ
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.21 miles
Milliken Park
Address: Milliken Park station, off Cochranemill Road, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 8PQ
Postcode: PA5 8PQ
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.39 miles
Johnstone (Renfrewshire)
Address: Johnstone station, Thorn Brae, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 8HE
Postcode: PA5 8HE
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.69 miles
Lochwinnoch
Address: Lochwinnoch station, off the A760, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, PA12 4JF
Postcode: PA12 4JF
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.78 miles
Neilston
Address: Neilston station, Station Road, Neilston, East Renfrewshire, G78 3EE
Postcode: G78 3EE
Line: Cathcart Circle Lines
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.41 miles
Hawkhead
Address: Hawkhead station, Seedhill Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 7BB
Postcode: PA2 7BB
Line: Paisley Canal line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.54 miles
Paisley Canal
Address: Paisley Canal station, Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 6SZ
Postcode: PA2 6SZ
Line: Paisley Canal line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.59 miles
Paisley Gilmour Street
Address: Paisley Gilmour Street station, County Square, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1BS
Postcode: PA1 1BS
Line: Inverclyde Line|Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.77 miles
Paisley St James
Address: Paisley St James station, Greenhill Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1RB
Postcode: PA3 1RB
Line: Inverclyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.32 miles
Bishopton (Renfrewshire)
Address: Bishopton station, Station Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5AD
Postcode: PA7 5AD
Line: Inverclyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.71 miles
Glengarnock
Address: Glengarnock station, Main Street, Glengarnock, North Ayrshire, KA14 3AT
Postcode: KA14 3AT
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.70 miles
Dunlop
Address: Dunlop station, Station Road, Dunlop, East Ayrshire, KA3 4BZ
Postcode: KA3 4BZ
Line: Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.87 miles
Mosspark
Address: Mosspark station, off Dundee Drive, Mosspark, Glasgow City, G52 3ET
Postcode: G52 3ET
Line: Paisley Canal line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.41 miles
Hillington East
Address: Hillington East station, Chirnside Road, Hillington, Glasgow City, G52 2LL
Postcode: G52 2LL
Line: Inverclyde Line|Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.45 miles
Hillington West
Address: Hillington West station, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Hillington, Glasgow City, G52 4NQ
Postcode: G52 4NQ
Line: Inverclyde Line|Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.88 miles
Cardonald
Address: Cardonald station, Berryknowes Road, Cardonald, Glasgow City, G52 2DE
Postcode: G52 2DE
Line: Inverclyde Line|Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.91 miles
Dalry
Address: Dalry station, Bridgend lane, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 4DE
Postcode: KA24 4DE
Line: Ayrshire Coast Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.34 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Johanna Baxter |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Renfrewshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Paisley Central Library EQIA - Renfrewshire WebsiteLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, High Street, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8FB | 3.82 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8QG | 4.02 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Napier Street, JOHNSTONE, PA5 8SF | 4.23 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Bridge Street, Linwood, PAISLEY, PA3 3DB | 5.99 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Asda, Linwood Road, Phoenix Retail Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2AB | 6.67 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 3.91 miles | Directions to Linwood Road |
| Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST | 6.14 miles | Directions to Glasgow Airport |
| Hillington Road, Glasglow, G52 4BL | 8.07 miles | Directions to Hillington Road |
| Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6SA | 9.46 miles | Directions to Great Western Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Junction 29, Linwood Road, Linwood, PAISLEY, PA3 3AT | 3.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Junction 29, Linwood Road, Linwood, PAISLEY, PA3 3AT |
| McDonald's, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4DU | 6.36 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4DU |
| McDonald's, Barrhead Road, GLASGOW, G53 6AF | 8.39 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Barrhead Road, GLASGOW, G53 6AF |
| McDonald's, Darnley Mains Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RH | 8.41 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Darnley Mains Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 4.09 miles | Directions to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4EA | 6.38 miles | Directions to KFC Paisley - Renfrew Road |
| KFC, Hillington Road, GLASGOW, G52 4UB | 8.43 miles | Directions to KFC Braehead - Brailee Crescent |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 8.48 miles | Directions to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Livingstone Street, CLYDEBANK, G81 2XA | 8.99 miles | Directions to KFC Clydebank - Livingston Street |