The postcode PA16 8BG is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA16 8BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 8BG as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to PA16 8BG is Fox Street which is centered 99 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fox Street and is 28 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 2.59 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8BG is Greenock Cricket Club and is 206 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 27, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 112.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 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 4.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PA16 8BG 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 8BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8BG
| 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 8BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield | Pass November 27, 2018 | 65 m | |
| Greenock Community Resource Centre | Awaiting Inspection July 14, 2021 | 107 m | |
| Madeira Nursery | Pass November 9, 2018 | 171 m | |
| Co-op | Pass December 19, 2019 | 205 m | |
| Greenock Cricket Club | Pass February 27, 2017 | 206 m | |
| Glenpark Early Years Centre | Pass April 16, 2019 | 228 m | |
| Quarriers | Pass May 30, 2019 | 250 m | |
| Balclutha Court | Pass October 4, 2018 | 275 m | |
| West End Food Share | Pass November 3, 2021 | 286 m | |
| Holy Rosary Residence | Pass September 28, 2018 | 356 m | |
| Belleaire House | Pass March 11, 2020 | 360 m | |
| Abbeyfield Residential Home | Pass August 6, 2019 | 406 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 482 m | |
| Bullseye | Awaiting Inspection February 9, 2022 | 487 m | |
| Keystore | Improvement Required February 1, 2022 | 487 m | |
| Esplanade Cafe | Pass July 10, 2019 | 515 m | |
| Coffee Comfort | Pass June 10, 2019 | 525 m | |
| The Italian Club | Pass April 3, 2019 | 525 m | |
| RAF Club | Pass December 14, 2018 | 559 m | |
| Alt-Na-Craig House | Pass March 2, 2020 | 561 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Fox Street | 28 m | |
| Bedford Street | 130 m | |
| Margaret Street | 173 m | |
| Johnston Street | 256 m | |
| Johnston Street | 266 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.59 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.67 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.75 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 2.2 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 2.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Craigs Top | 1.16 km | |
| Bow Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Whiteforeland Point | 1.35 km | |
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 1.41 km | |
| Town Reservoir | 1.44 km | |
| Ironotter Point | 1.72 km | |
| Cardwell Bay | 1.81 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 1.94 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 2.07 km | |
| Gourock Bay | 2.09 km | |
| Bunston Knowe | 2.32 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 2.32 km | |
| Whin Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 2.49 km |
| Gourock Glen | Valley | 2.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 112.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 21 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% | 112.6 | 13.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PA16 8BG - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95623800 |
| Longitude | -4.77521400 |
| OS Easting | 226839 |
| OS Northing | 0677169 |
| 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: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001887 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gourock East, Greenock West and Lyle Road |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gourock East, Greenock West and Lyle Road - 06 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |