PA16 7LR 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 (7LR) 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 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.
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 7LR 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 7LR postcode have the street address of Cawdor Crescent
It is situated within the post town of GREENOCK within the old postal county of Renfrewshire.
PA16 7LR is within Greenock.
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Map Coordinates for PA16 7LR
| Latitude | 55.9440360306 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.8043734391 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PA16 7LR
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| Landranger 1:50,000 63 Firth of Clyde Greenock & Rothesay | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for PA16 7LR
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 80.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 82.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 76.00% | SSE 16 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | E 11 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PA16 7LR Postcode?
Download Speeds For PA16 7LR
| Average Mbps | 119.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
PA16 7LR has an average download speed of 119.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
620 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
79% of postcodes (932,755) have slower broadband speeds.
21% of postcodes (251,266) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PA16 7LR
| Average Mbps | 13.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
PA16 7LR has an average upload speed of 13.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,579 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
52% of postcodes (615,006) have slower upload speeds.
47% of postcodes (558,056) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PA16 7LR Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Ardgowan Primary School
Address: Ardgowan Primary School, Newton Street, Greenock, PA16 8SN
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01475 715683
St Patrick's Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Primary School, Broomhill Street, Greenock, PA15 4HL
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01475 715696
Lady Alice Primary School
Address: Lady Alice Primary School, Gateside Avenue, GREENOCK, PA16 9EJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01475 715743
St Joseph's Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Primary School, Wren Road, Greenock, PA16 7NH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01475 715719
Gourock Primary School
Address: Gourock Primary School, Davidson Drive, Gourock, PA19 1QD
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01475 715824
St Andrew's Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Primary School, Chester Road, Greenock, PA16 0TT
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01475 715806
St Ninian's Primary School
Address: St Ninian's Primary School, Staffa Street, Gourock, PA19 1SL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01475 715853
Moorfoot Primary School
Address: Moorfoot Primary School, Moorfoot Drive, GREENOCK, PA19 1ES
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01475 715701
Aileymill Primary School
Address: Aileymill Primary School, Norfolk Road, GREENOCK, PA16 0JG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01475 715647
Scotland Secondary Schools
Notre Dame High School
Address: Notre Dame High School, Dunlop Street, Greenock, PA16 9BJ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01475 715150
Clydeview Academy
Address: Clydeview Academy, Burnside Road, Gourock, PA19 1UX
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01475 715050
St Columba's High School
Address: St Columba's High School, Fletcher Avenue, Gourock, PA19 1TN
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01475 715250
Inverclyde Academy
Address: Inverclyde Academy, Cumberland Road, Greenock, PA16 0FB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01475 715100
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PA16 7LR
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 4.94 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 14.64 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 15.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 17.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PA16 7LR
NHS GG&C OOH SERVICE
Address: INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL, LARKFIELD ROAD, GREENOCK, PA16 0XN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 724477
GOUROCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GOUROCK HEALTH CENTRE, 181 SHORE STREET, GOUROCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA19 1AQ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 607177
MOUNT PLEASANT PRACTICE
Address: STATION VIEW HEALTH CENTRE, 84 HOLMSCROFT STREET, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 4DG
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 884300
THE ROXBURGH PRACTICE
Address: STATION VIEW HEALTH CENTRE, 84 HOLMSCROFT STREET, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 4DG
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 558300
ARDGOWAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 FINNART STREET, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA16 8HW
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 888155
LOCHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GREENOCK HEALTH & CARE CENTRE, WELLINGTON STREET, GREENOCK, INVERCLYDE, PA15 4NH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01475 608888
Transport Links near PA16 7LR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PA16 7LR
- Branchton
Branchton station, Inverkip Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 9HADistance: 0.48 milesDriving Time: 1.13 minutes - Drumfrochar
Drumfrochar station, Peat Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA15 4BYDistance: 1.69 milesDriving Time: 3.81 minutes - IBM
IBM station, Spango Valley, near Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 0XBDistance: 1.70 milesDriving Time: 3.30 minutes - Gourock
Gourock station, The Pier, Station Road, Gourock, PA19 1QRDistance: 1.72 milesDriving Time: 3.92 minutes - Fort Matilda
Fort Matilda station, Newark Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 7TSDistance: 1.90 milesDriving Time: 4.22 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PA16 7LR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PA16 7LR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PA16 7LR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Inverclyde Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ronnie Cowan |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the PA16 7LR 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 7LR 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 7LR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PA16 7LR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Patrick Street, GREENOCK, PA16 8UT | 2.68 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Westburn Street, GREENOCK, PA15 1RY | 2.75 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Iceland |
| Lidl, Custom House Way, GREENOCK, PA15 1EG | 3.08 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Rue End Street, GREENOCK, PA15 1EL | 3.33 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, Irvine Road, LARGS, KA30 8JR | 17.23 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PA16 7LR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 4.44 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Anderson Street |
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 14.31 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Linwood Road |
| Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST | 15.39 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Glasgow Airport |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 23.85 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD | 2.80 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD |
| McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ | 4.34 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ |
| McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP | 9.08 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 9.41 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 9.41 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 14.39 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4EA | 16.18 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to KFC Paisley - Renfrew Road |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 20.56 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 23.62 miles | Directions from PA16 7LR to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |