Living in PA22: Liveability Score 43/100
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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PA22 scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 72 green spaces within 2km.
Services
25% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 2 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
2% gigabit coverage; 58% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 4/10, around the national average.
Band D council tax £1,626/year, typical EPC rating E. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 31 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
PA22 covers 16 active postcodes in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is PA22 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for PA22 at this time.
What are the schools like in PA22?
Schools in PA22 score 30/100. 25% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
How good is the broadband in PA22?
Broadband in PA22 scores 7/100. 2% gigabit coverage; 58% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does PA22 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include PA21. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for PA22?
PA22 scores 43/100, rated "Below Avg", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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