PA16 9BN postcode in Greenock, Inverclyde
PA16 9BN is a postcode in Greenock, in the Inverclyde South 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 PA16 9BN is, and what is near it
- PA16 9BN
- Other postcodes in PA16 9: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 23 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 55.9424, longitude -4.7770)
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 9BN?
- 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 PA16 9BN?
Every home and business at PA16 9BN can get gigabit broadband from a line, 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 PA16 9BN?
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
Where is the nearest station to PA16 9BN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PA16 9BN is Drumfrochar Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.
- Drumfrochar Rail Station Railway station 200 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.
23 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Hibernia Street, 58 m away.
More stations near PA16 9BN, 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 PA16 9BN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA16 9BN, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Mount Pleasant Practice Phone 01475 884300 650 mWalk
- The Roxburgh Practice Phone 01475 558300 650 mWalk
- Ardgowan Medical Practice Phone 01475 888155 900 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 PA16 9BN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PA16 9BN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Rue End Street EV Hub Charging point · 17 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
- Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers 2.5 kmCycle
- Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers 2.5 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PA16 9BN?
The nearest to the centre of PA16 9BN, in a straight line.
- Orangefield Dental Practice 650 mWalk
- Frederick Dental Practice 1.2 kmWalk
- Ardgowan Dental Care 1.2 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PA16 9BN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA16 9BN, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Edward R Mcanerney, 182 Dunlop Street Phone 01475 722805 500 mWalk
- Clyde Pharmacy, 199 Roxburgh Street Phone 01475 722733 700 mWalk
- Holmscroft Hc, Greenock Health & Care Centre Phone 01475 722615 1.0 kmWalk
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 9BN?
The nearest vets to the centre of PA16 9BN 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 3.4 kmCycle
- Parklea Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1436 672558 7.6 kmDrive
- Bute & Cowal Vets 9.5 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 PA16 9BN
- Ward
- Inverclyde South
- 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
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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