PA16 0LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PA16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0LQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PA which means Paisley.
- Postal District. In our case PA16.
- Postal Sector. In our case PA16 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
The regional mail center for the post area PA is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PA16 0LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GREENOCK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PA16 0LQ postcode have the street address of Swift Avenue
It is situated within the post town of GREENOCK within the old postal county of Renfrewshire.
PA16 0LQ is within Inverkip.
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Map Coordinates for PA16 0LQ
| Latitude | 55.911252203 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.85526631577 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PA16 0LQ
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Weather Forecast for PA16 0LQ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 34.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 34.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 34.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 34.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PA16 0LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For PA16 0LQ
| Average Mbps | 19.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 32.480 |
PA16 0LQ has an average download speed of 19.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
377 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (36,899) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,147,365) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PA16 0LQ
| Average Mbps | 4.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.850 |
PA16 0LQ has an average upload speed of 4.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,584 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (55,841) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,127,216) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PA16 0LQ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Wemyss Bay Primary School
Address: Wemyss Bay Primary School, Ardgowan Road, Wemyss Bay, PA18 6AT
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01475 715976
Inverkip Primary School
Address: Inverkip Primary School, Station Road, Inverkip, PA16 0AY
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01475 715745
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PA16 0LQ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 7.93 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 15.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 17.50 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 19.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PA16 0LQ
NHS GG&C OOH SERVICE
Address: INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL, LARKFIELD ROAD, GREENOCK, PA16 0XN
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 724477
DR RAI'S PRACTICE
Address: 37A THE LANE, SKELMORLIE, PA17 5AR
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 520248
GOUROCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOUROCK HEALTH CENTRE, 181 SHORE STREET, GOUROCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA19 1AQ
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 607177
CHURCH STREET SURGERY
Address: 30 CHURCH STREET, DUNOON, PA23 8BG
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 703482
DRS HALL, BRENNAN & MCLAUGHLIN
Address: 246 ARGYLL STREET, DUNOON, PA23 7HW
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 703252
COWAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 246 ARGYLL STREET, DUNOON, PA23 7HW
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 703279
Transport Links near PA16 0LQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PA16 0LQ
- Inverkip
Inverkip station, Station Ave, Inverkip, Inverclyde, PA16 0ASDistance: 0.93 milesDriving Time: 2.80 minutes - IBM
IBM station, Spango Valley, near Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 0XBDistance: 3.31 milesDriving Time: 4.53 minutes - Wemyss Bay
Wemyss Bay station, Shore Road, Wemyss Bay, Renfrewshire, PA18 6AADistance: 3.36 milesDriving Time: 6.01 minutes - Branchton
Branchton station, Inverkip Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 9HADistance: 3.94 milesDriving Time: 6.12 minutes - Drumfrochar
Drumfrochar station, Peat Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA15 4BYDistance: 5.35 milesDriving Time: 9.16 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PA16 0LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PA16 0LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PA16 0LQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Inverclyde Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ronnie Cowan |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the PA16 0LQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Inverclyde Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Inverclyde at the following link Inverclyde.How much is the Council Tax?
Inverclyde Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Inverclyde charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PA16 0LQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Inverclyde council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Inverclyde Libraries - Inverclyde CouncilPostcodes near the PA16 0LQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PA16 0LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, John Street, DUNOON, PA23 8BJ | 6.31 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Westburn Street, GREENOCK, PA15 1RY | 7.22 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Patrick Street, GREENOCK, PA16 8UT | 7.32 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Custom House Way, GREENOCK, PA15 1EG | 7.49 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Irvine Road, LARGS, KA30 8JR | 13.20 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PA16 0LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 6.61 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Anderson Street |
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 15.26 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Linwood Road |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 22.22 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Riverway Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 25.66 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to Queens Drive |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD | 5.28 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD |
| McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ | 6.50 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 11.60 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB |
| McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP | 11.90 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 11.60 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 15.37 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 18.72 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 21.97 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 25.57 miles | Directions from PA16 0LQ to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |