The postcode PA16 8AL is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA16 8AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PA16 8AL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to PA16 8AL is Jardine Terrace which is centered 128 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Margaret Street and is 17 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 2.9 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8AL is The Italian Club and is 414 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on April 3, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 162.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PA16 8AL is covered by the Scotland police force association and Inverclyde Community Health and Care Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PA16 8AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PA16 8AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Residential Home | Pass August 6, 2019 | 100 m | |
| Co-op | Pass December 19, 2019 | 191 m | |
| Holy Rosary Residence | Pass September 28, 2018 | 212 m | |
| Greenock Community Resource Centre | Awaiting Inspection July 14, 2021 | 215 m | |
| Esplanade Cafe | Pass July 10, 2019 | 227 m | |
| Bullseye | Awaiting Inspection February 9, 2022 | 256 m | |
| Keystore | Improvement Required February 1, 2022 | 256 m | |
| Glenfield | Pass November 27, 2018 | 372 m | |
| Coffee Comfort | Pass June 10, 2019 | 414 m | |
| The Italian Club | Pass April 3, 2019 | 414 m | |
| Balclutha Court | Pass October 4, 2018 | 417 m | |
| Priyas Palace | Pass February 25, 2020 | 427 m | |
| Loreto Club | Pass February 15, 2019 | 430 m | |
| Madeira Nursery | Pass November 9, 2018 | 434 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 435 m | |
| RAF Club | Pass December 14, 2018 | 472 m | |
| Aldi | Pass January 10, 2020 | 493 m | |
| Cafe Mor | Pass January 22, 2020 | 493 m | |
| Tontine Hotel | Pass March 16, 2020 | 501 m | |
| Greenock Cricket Club | Pass February 27, 2017 | 515 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Margaret Street | 17 m | |
| Brougham Street | 31 m | |
| Margaret Street | 136 m | |
| Campbell Street | 149 m | |
| Campbell Street | 168 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.9 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.97 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.5 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 1.98 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 2.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 1.47 km | |
| Craigs Top | 1.48 km | |
| Bow Hill | 1.53 km | |
| Town Reservoir | 1.55 km | |
| Whiteforeland Point | 1.6 km | |
| Ironotter Point | 2 km | |
| Cardwell Bay | 2.12 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 2.26 km | |
| Whin Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 2.37 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 2.38 km | |
| Gourock Bay | 2.4 km | |
| Bunston Knowe | 2.54 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 2.63 km |
| Reservoir Number 8 | 2.67 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 162.8 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.1 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 125.4 | 15.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for PA16 8AL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95658000 |
| Longitude | -4.77007600 |
| OS Easting | 227160 |
| OS Northing | 0677195 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Inverclyde |
| Electoral Ward | Inverclyde North |
| Local Authority District | Inverclyde |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000022 |
| Travel To Work Area | Greenock |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Inverclyde Community Health and Care Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Greater Glasgow and Clyde |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Inverclyde Community Health and Care Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001856 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Greenock West and Central |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Greenock West and Central - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |