The postcode PA16 8QP is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA16 8QP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8QP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 8QP as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to PA16 8QP is Newton Street which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Forsyth Street and is 470 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 2.72 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8QP is Greenock Golf Club and is 190 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 18, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 143.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 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 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PA16 8QP 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 8QP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8QP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8QP
| 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 8QP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denholm Bed & Breakfast | Pass August 30, 2019 | 138 m | |
| Ardgowan Primary School | Pass August 27, 2019 | 182 m | |
| Compston Catering | Pass October 23, 2019 | 186 m | |
| Greenock Golf Club | Pass March 18, 2022 | 190 m | |
| Halls Newsagent | Awaiting Inspection October 21, 2021 | 214 m | |
| Balclutha Court | Pass October 4, 2018 | 325 m | |
| Spar | Pass March 28, 2022 | 352 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 387 m | |
| RAF Club | Pass December 14, 2018 | 443 m | |
| Taste | Pass December 19, 2018 | 449 m | |
| Training Restaurant | Pass February 13, 2019 | 449 m | |
| West College Scotland Nursery | Pass January 30, 2019 | 449 m | |
| West End Food Share | Pass November 3, 2021 | 463 m | |
| Quarriers | Pass May 30, 2019 | 475 m | |
| Coffee Comfort | Pass June 10, 2019 | 480 m | |
| The Italian Club | Pass April 3, 2019 | 480 m | |
| Greenock Cricket Club | Pass February 27, 2017 | 480 m | |
| Inverclyde Homeless Forum - St Mary's Church Hall | Pass November 30, 2018 | 487 m | |
| Aulds | Pass April 16, 2019 | 516 m | |
| Kinniburgh Post Office | Pass February 7, 2019 | 516 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8QP - Data from Apr 2022
| Forsyth Street | 470 m | |
| Campbell Street | 481 m | |
| Robertson Street | 486 m | |
| Robertson Street | 500 m | |
| Margaret Street | 509 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.72 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.82 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.62 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 1.98 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 2.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8QP - Data from Dec 2021
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 844 m | |
| Town Reservoir | 858 m | |
| Bow Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Craigs Top | 1.2 km | |
| Whiteforeland Point | 1.72 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 1.74 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 1.76 km | |
| Bunston Knowe | 1.82 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 1.85 km | |
| Cardwell Bay | 1.9 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 1.92 km |
| Whin Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Ironotter Point | 1.98 km | |
| Reservoir Number 8 | 2 km | |
| Yellow Hill | 2.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8QP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 143.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 16.2 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% | 124.7 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for PA16 8QP - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95102300 |
| Longitude | -4.77619900 |
| OS Easting | 226753 |
| OS Northing | 0676592 |
| 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: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001902 |
| 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 - 07 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |