The postcode PA72 6LA is located in Argyll and Bute It was introduced in April 1987 and is an active postcode. PA72 6LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PA72 6LA 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 PA72 6LA as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to PA72 6LA is Jarvisfield Road which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gruline Road and is 189 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
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 PA72 6LA is covered by the Scotland police force association and Argyll and Bute Community Health 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 PA72 6LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PA72 6LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PA72 6LA
| Introduction | April 1987 |
| 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 PA72 6LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ach Na Criche Lodge | Awaiting Inspection | 9.29 km | |
| Drumbuidhe Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 9.29 km | |
| Ncn'ean Distillery & Visitor Centre | Pass November 16, 2021 | 9.29 km | |
| Ferinish Fruit Vinegar | Pass May 19, 2011 | 9.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PA72 6LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Gruline Road | 189 m | |
| Gruline Road | 211 m | |
| Post Office | 256 m | |
| Post Office | 269 m | |
| Fishnish Ferry Terminal | 8.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PA72 6LA - Data from Dec 2021
| Coille na Sròine | 676 m | |
| Sgeir na Comh-stri | 706 m | |
| Salen Bay | 778 m | |
| Cnoc Maol Mhucaig | 839 m | |
| Brà igh a' Choire Mhòir | 1.18 km | |
| Doire nam Pioghaid | 1.47 km | |
| Cnoc na Sròine | 1.7 km | |
| Sgiath Ruadh | 1.78 km | |
| Cnoc a' Chiaraich | 1.85 km | |
| Cnoc an Arbhair | 1.97 km | |
| Port an Tobire | 2.14 km | |
| Port nam Buitsichean | 2.37 km | |
| Loch na DÃ iridh | 2.69 km | |
| Beinn na h-Uamha | 2.79 km | |
| Cruach Tòrr an Lochain | 2.8 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PA72 6LA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.9 Mbps | 64.2 Mbps | 79.75 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.4 Mbps | 20 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 | 100% | 100% | 64.2 | 15.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PA72 6LA - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.51584500 |
| Longitude | -5.94867200 |
| OS Easting | 157187 |
| OS Northing | 0742964 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral Ward | Oban South and the Isles |
| Local Authority District | Argyll and Bute |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000035 |
| Travel To Work Area | Mull and Islay |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Highland |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003414 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |