PA15 1BQ postcode in Greenock, Inverclyde
PA15 1BQ is a postcode in Greenock, in the Inverclyde North ward of Inverclyde. It is in the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where PA15 1BQ is, and what is near it
- PA15 1BQ
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.9471, longitude -4.7553)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after PA15 1BQ?
- InverclydeCouncil Inverclyde: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Inverclyde for 2026‑27: £1,674. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire WestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Martin McCluskey (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Martin McCluskey
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at PA15 1BQ?
Every home and business at PA15 1BQ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 40% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at PA15 1BQ?
BinDayBuddy does not read Inverclyde Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Inverclyde Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at PA15 1BQ
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at PA15 1BQ. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 24 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PA15 1BQ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PA15 1BQ is Greenock Central Rail Station, 250 metres away in a straight line.
- Greenock Central Rail Station Railway station 250 mWalk
- Greenock West Rail Station Railway station 800 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cross Shore Street, 87 m away.
More stations near PA15 1BQ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near PA15 1BQ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA15 1BQ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Cochrane Medical Practice Phone 01475 553560 450 mWalk
- Drs Hogan & Allen Practice Phone 01475 608800 450 mWalk
- Lochview Medical Practice Phone 01475 608888 450 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near PA15 1BQ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PA15 1BQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Rue End Street EV Hub Charging point · 17 chargers 750 mWalk
- Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers 1.1 kmWalk
- Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers 1.1 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PA15 1BQ?
The nearest to the centre of PA15 1BQ, in a straight line.
- Ardgowan Dental Care 800 mWalk
- Frederick Dental Practice 850 mWalk
- Orangefield Dental Practice 900 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PA15 1BQ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA15 1BQ, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Bestway National Chemists, Co-Op Pharmacy Phone 01475 722526 300 mWalk
- Boots UK, 43 Hamilton Way Phone 01475 720805 300 mWalk
- Holmscroft Hc, Greenock Health & Care Centre Phone 01475 722615 450 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near PA15 1BQ?
The nearest vets to the centre of PA15 1BQ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Shore Vets 4.4 kmCycle
- Parklea Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1436 672558 6.5 kmDrive
- Bute & Cowal Vets 10.8 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for PA15 1BQ
- Ward
- Inverclyde North
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Greenock
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
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