The postcode PA16 8BL is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA16 8BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8BL 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 8BL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to PA16 8BL is Margaret Street which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Margaret Street and is 77 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 2.7 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8BL is Greenock Cricket Club and is 284 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 27, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 129.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.3 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 2.8 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 8BL 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 8BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8BL
| 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 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock Community Resource Centre | Awaiting Inspection July 14, 2021 | 60 m | |
| Glenfield | Pass November 27, 2018 | 174 m | |
| Co-op | Pass December 19, 2019 | 183 m | |
| Balclutha Court | Pass October 4, 2018 | 239 m | |
| Holy Rosary Residence | Pass September 28, 2018 | 247 m | |
| Madeira Nursery | Pass November 9, 2018 | 271 m | |
| Greenock Cricket Club | Pass February 27, 2017 | 284 m | |
| Abbeyfield Residential Home | Pass August 6, 2019 | 326 m | |
| Quarriers | Pass May 30, 2019 | 328 m | |
| Glenpark Early Years Centre | Pass April 16, 2019 | 336 m | |
| West End Food Share | Pass November 3, 2021 | 362 m | |
| Bullseye | Awaiting Inspection February 9, 2022 | 377 m | |
| Keystore | Improvement Required February 1, 2022 | 377 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 394 m | |
| Esplanade Cafe | Pass July 10, 2019 | 408 m | |
| Coffee Comfort | Pass June 10, 2019 | 427 m | |
| The Italian Club | Pass April 3, 2019 | 427 m | |
| RAF Club | Pass December 14, 2018 | 466 m | |
| Belleaire House | Pass March 11, 2020 | 467 m | |
| Priyas Palace | Pass February 25, 2020 | 496 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Margaret Street | 77 m | |
| Fox Street | 101 m | |
| Forsyth Street | 201 m | |
| Brougham Street | 204 m | |
| Margaret Street | 219 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.7 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.78 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.64 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 2.1 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 2.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Craigs Top | 1.26 km | |
| Bow Hill | 1.3 km | |
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 1.37 km | |
| Town Reservoir | 1.42 km | |
| Whiteforeland Point | 1.46 km | |
| Ironotter Point | 1.83 km | |
| Cardwell Bay | 1.91 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 2.02 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 2.15 km | |
| Gourock Bay | 2.19 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 2.28 km | |
| Bunston Knowe | 2.34 km | |
| Whin Hill | 2.36 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 2.48 km |
| Reservoir Number 8 | 2.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 129.4 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.3 Mbps | 36 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% | 26 | 9 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 120.5 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for PA16 8BL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95586400 |
| Longitude | -4.77356600 |
| OS Easting | 226939 |
| OS Northing | 0677124 |
| 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 |