PA16 8UH postcode in Greenock, Inverclyde

PA16 8UH 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.

Gigabit broadband 76% of homes and businesses at PA16 8UH can get it Across Inverclyde: 86% Nearest station Greenock West 50 m in a straight line MP Martin McCluskey Labour, Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West Council Inverclyde Bins, council tax and planning

Where PA16 8UH is, and what is near it

Map of PA16 8UH and what is near it Map of PA16 8UH: its centre point, with the 191 other postcodes in the PA16 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices and 18 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. PA16 8HA: also in PA16 8PA16 8HB: also in PA16 8PA16 8HF: also in PA16 8PA16 8HW: also in PA16 8PA16 8LB: also in PA16 8PA16 8LD: also in PA16 8PA16 8LH: also in PA16 8PA16 8LN: also in PA16 8PA16 8LS: also in PA16 8PA16 8QA: also in PA16 8PA16 8QB: also in PA16 8PA16 8SA: also in PA16 8PA16 8SB: also in PA16 8PA16 8SL: also in PA16 8PA16 8TP: also in PA16 8PA16 8TR: also in PA16 8PA16 8TS: also in PA16 8PA16 8TT: also in PA16 8PA16 8TU: also in PA16 8PA16 8TX: also in PA16 8PA16 8TY: also in PA16 8PA16 8TZ: also in PA16 8PA16 8UA: also in PA16 8PA16 8UB: also in PA16 8PA16 8UD: also in PA16 8PA16 8UE: also in PA16 8PA16 8UJ: also in PA16 8 Bus stop 400 mDrumfrochar station 800 mGreenock PA16 8UH Map of PA16 8UH and what is near it Map of PA16 8UH: its centre point, with the 191 other postcodes in the PA16 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices and 18 bus stops (6 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Greenock PA16 8UH
  • PA16 8UH
  • Other postcodes in PA16 8: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 18 bus stops
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.9474, longitude -4.7687)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after PA16 8UH?

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 PA16 8UH?

Every home and business at PA16 8UH can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 76% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

PA16 8UH 76% Inverclyde 86%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

PA16 8UH 100% Inverclyde 98%
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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 PA16 8UH?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for PA16 8UH.

Check the bin days for PA16 8UH on BinDayBuddy

Source: 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 PA16 8UH

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at PA16 8UH. 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 Agency

Source: 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 PA16 8UH?

The nearest railway station to the centre of PA16 8UH is Greenock West Rail Station, 50 metres away in a straight line.

  • Greenock West Rail Station Railway station 50 mWalk
  • Drumfrochar 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.

18 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest South Street, 70 m away.

More stations near PA16 8UH, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near PA16 8UH?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA16 8UH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 PA16 8UH?

0 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of PA16 8UH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Rue End Street EV Hub Charging point · 17 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
  • Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
  • Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers 2.0 kmCycle

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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near PA16 8UH?

The nearest to the centre of PA16 8UH, in a straight line.

  • Orangefield Dental Practice 100 mWalk
  • Frederick Dental Practice 450 mWalk
  • Ardgowan Dental Care 450 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near PA16 8UH?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA16 8UH, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Clyde Pharmacy, 199 Roxburgh Street Phone 01475 722733 50 mWalk
  • Lp North Eleven, 10 Kilblain Street Phone 01475 202130 450 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 43 Hamilton Way Phone 01475 720805 550 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 PA16 8UH?

The nearest vets to the centre of PA16 8UH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 PA16 8UH

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

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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.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

PA15 1QG50 mPA16 8UJ50 mPA15 1YT50 mPA15 4DA70 mPA15 1TU70 mPA15 4DB80 m
All of PA16

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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