The postcode PA16 8QQ is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PA16 8QQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8QQ 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 8QQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to PA16 8QQ is Finnart Road which is centered 60 m away.
The nearest bus stop is South Street and is 460 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 2.8 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8QQ is Greenock Golf Club and is 253 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 18, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wongs and is 476 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 18, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 227.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 23.7 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 3.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PA16 8QQ 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 8QQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8QQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8QQ
| 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 8QQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compston Catering | Pass October 23, 2019 | 87 m | |
| Denholm Bed & Breakfast | Pass August 30, 2019 | 107 m | |
| Ardgowan Primary School | Pass August 27, 2019 | 156 m | |
| Halls Newsagent | Awaiting Inspection October 21, 2021 | 216 m | |
| Spar | Pass March 28, 2022 | 246 m | |
| Greenock Golf Club | Pass March 18, 2022 | 253 m | |
| Taste | Pass December 19, 2018 | 374 m | |
| Training Restaurant | Pass February 13, 2019 | 374 m | |
| West College Scotland Nursery | Pass January 30, 2019 | 374 m | |
| Balclutha Court | Pass October 4, 2018 | 421 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 422 m | |
| Inverclyde Homeless Forum - St Mary's Church Hall | Pass November 30, 2018 | 424 m | |
| RAF Club | Pass December 14, 2018 | 459 m | |
| Aulds | Pass April 16, 2019 | 460 m | |
| Kinniburgh Post Office | Pass February 7, 2019 | 460 m | |
| Wongs | Pass October 18, 2018 | 476 m | |
| Lady Alice Bowling Club | Pass March 24, 2017 | 481 m | |
| Yorston Stores | Pass May 15, 2019 | 491 m | |
| Coffee Comfort | Pass June 10, 2019 | 507 m | |
| The Italian Club | Pass April 3, 2019 | 507 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8QQ - Data from Apr 2022
| South Street | 460 m | |
| Murdieston Street | 480 m | |
| Finnart Street | 483 m | |
| Robertson Street | 516 m | |
| Brachelston Street | 524 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.8 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.9 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.56 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 1.91 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 2.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8QQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 732 m | |
| Town Reservoir | 757 m | |
| Bow Hill | 1.05 km | |
| Craigs Top | 1.28 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 1.63 km | |
| Bunston Knowe | 1.77 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 1.8 km | |
| Whiteforeland Point | 1.82 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 1.83 km |
| Whin Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 1.87 km | |
| Reservoir Number 8 | 1.9 km | |
| Cardwell Bay | 1.97 km | |
| Yellow Hill | 1.97 km | |
| Ironotter Point | 2.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8QQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 227.8 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 23.7 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% | 71.7 | 14.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for PA16 8QQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95005600 |
| Longitude | -4.77561700 |
| OS Easting | 226785 |
| OS Northing | 0676483 |
| 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 |
Greenock West and Central |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Greenock West and Central - 08 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |