The postcode PA16 8RF is located in Inverclyde It was introduced in January 1985 and is an active postcode. PA16 8RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA16 8RF 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 8RF as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to PA16 8RF is Denholm Gardens which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Iona Street and is 378 m away. The closest railway station is Gourock Rail Station, 2.63 km away.
The local pub for residents of PA16 8RF is Greenock Golf Club and is 209 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 670 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 18, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 26.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PA16 8RF 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 8RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA16 8RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA16 8RF
| Introduction | January 1985 |
| 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 8RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denholm Bed & Breakfast | Pass August 30, 2019 | 168 m | |
| Greenock Golf Club | Pass March 18, 2022 | 209 m | |
| Compston Catering | Pass October 23, 2019 | 335 m | |
| Ardgowan Primary School | Pass August 27, 2019 | 426 m | |
| Spar | Pass March 28, 2022 | 433 m | |
| Lady Alice Bowling Club | Pass March 24, 2017 | 446 m | |
| Halls Newsagent | Awaiting Inspection October 21, 2021 | 482 m | |
| Yorston Stores | Pass May 15, 2019 | 568 m | |
| Bagatelle | Pass September 4, 2019 | 601 m | |
| Balclutha Court | Pass October 4, 2018 | 603 m | |
| Taste | Pass December 19, 2018 | 611 m | |
| Training Restaurant | Pass February 13, 2019 | 611 m | |
| West College Scotland Nursery | Pass January 30, 2019 | 611 m | |
| West End Food Share | Pass November 3, 2021 | 631 m | |
| Bow Road Post Office | Pass June 10, 2019 | 646 m | |
| Quarriers | Pass May 30, 2019 | 656 m | |
| Wongs | Pass October 18, 2018 | 670 m | |
| Inverclyde Homeless Forum - St Mary's Church Hall | Pass November 30, 2018 | 671 m | |
| Ardgowan Club | Pass February 7, 2022 | 678 m | |
| Greenock Cricket Club | Pass February 27, 2017 | 678 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA16 8RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Iona Street | 378 m | |
| Brachelston Street | 453 m | |
| Rankin Street | 462 m | |
| Iona Street | 462 m | |
| Rose Street | 463 m | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.63 km | |
| Gourock Rail Station | 2.73 km | |
| Greenock Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal | 1.81 km | |
| Greenock - Victoria Harbour | 2.13 km | |
| Gourock Ferry Terminal | 2.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA16 8RF - Data from Dec 2021
| Town Reservoir | 659 m | |
| Cowdenknowes Reservoir | 725 m | |
| Bow Hill | 815 m | |
| Craigs Top | 1.12 km | |
| Bunston Knowe | 1.53 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 1 | 1.55 km | |
| Overton Reservoir | 1.58 km | |
| Coves Reservoir Number 2 | 1.61 km | |
| Hole Glen | Valley | 1.66 km |
| Whiteforeland Point | 1.77 km | |
| Yellow Hill | 1.78 km | |
| Reservoir Number 8 | 1.79 km | |
| Cardwell Bay | 1.8 km | |
| Whin Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Ironotter Point | 1.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA16 8RF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 31.1 Mbps | 26.7 Mbps | 39.88 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.7 Mbps | 6.3 Mbps | 10 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% | 15.6 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 37.9 | 9.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PA16 8RF - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.94920100 |
| Longitude | -4.77965700 |
| OS Easting | 226529 |
| OS Northing | 0676398 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Ageing communities and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001878 |
| 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 | 7D1 |