The postcode PA16 8JU is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA16 8JU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8JU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 8JU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to PA16 8JU is Kelly Street which is centered 147 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kelly Street and is 177 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 3.17 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8JU is RAF Club and is 183 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on December 14, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from TJ's and is 275 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on January 7, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 166.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.9 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 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 8JU 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 8JU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8JU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8JU
| 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 8JU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardgowan Hospice - Access At Ardgowan | Pass May 14, 2019 | 113 m | |
| Aulds | Pass April 16, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Kinniburgh Post Office | Pass February 7, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Inverclyde Homeless Forum - St Mary's Church Hall | Pass November 30, 2018 | 149 m | |
| RAF Club | Pass December 14, 2018 | 183 m | |
| Ardgowan Hospice | Pass August 15, 2019 | 186 m | |
| Tontine Hotel | Pass March 16, 2020 | 188 m | |
| Taste | Pass December 19, 2018 | 201 m | |
| Training Restaurant | Pass February 13, 2019 | 201 m | |
| West College Scotland Nursery | Pass January 30, 2019 | 201 m | |
| The Green Bean | Pass January 17, 2019 | 214 m | |
| 175 Club Caterer | Awaiting Inspection September 16, 2021 | 226 m | |
| 175 Masonic Club | Pass April 4, 2019 | 226 m | |
| Coffee Comfort | Pass June 10, 2019 | 238 m | |
| The Italian Club | Pass April 3, 2019 | 238 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 249 m | |
| Halls Newsagent | Awaiting Inspection October 21, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Priyas Palace | Pass February 25, 2020 | 266 m | |
| Baby Cakes | Pass May 16, 2019 | 274 m | |
| TJ's | Improvement Required January 7, 2020 | 275 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8JU - Data from Apr 2022
| Kelly Street | 177 m | |
| Union Street | 200 m | |
| Grey Place | 208 m | |
| Brisbane Street | 212 m | |
| Ardgowan Street | 213 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 3.17 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 3.25 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.15 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 1.54 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 3.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8JU - Data from Dec 2021
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 867 m | |
| Town Reservoir | 1 km | |
| Bow Hill | 1.48 km | |
| Craigs Top | 1.65 km | |
| Whin Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 1.74 km | |
| Whinhill Reservoir | 2.04 km | |
| Whiteforeland Point | 2.05 km | |
| Reservoir Number 8 | 2.07 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 2.09 km |
| Bunston Knowe | 2.15 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 2.23 km | |
| Yellow Hill | 2.27 km | |
| Auchmountain Glen | Valley | 2.3 km |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 2.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8JU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 156 Mbps | 166.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.3 Mbps | 18.9 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 133.6 | 15.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for PA16 8JU - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95077800 |
| Longitude | -4.76868400 |
| OS Easting | 227221 |
| OS Northing | 0676546 |
| 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 | S34001885 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Greenock West and Central |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Greenock West and Central - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |