Affluence in PA2 6LU
How PA2 6LU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Paisley Central West
- Council
- Renfrewshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Neighbourhood population
- 719 (2024)
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How well off PA2 6LU is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, the PA2 6LU area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of Scotland. Scores are ranked within Scotland only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
57.3% of adults in the PA2 6LU area are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 15.2% are retired and 9.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
31.7% of adults in the PA2 6LU area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
37.5% of adults in the PA2 6LU area hold a degree or equivalent, above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 15.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around PA2 6LU (Paisley Central West) (about 719 residents).
Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.