Overview for Newark Street, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5PE

Introduction

Port Glasgow is the second-largest town in the Inverclyde council area of Scotland. The population according to the 1991 census for Port Glasgow was 19,426 persons and in the 2001 census was 16,617 persons. The most recent census in 2011 states that the population has declined to 15,414. It is located immediately to the east of Greenock and was previously a burgh in the county of Renfrewshire.

Originally a fishing hamlet named Newark, Port Glasgow came about as a result of large ships being unable to navigate the shallow and meandering River Clyde to the centre of the city of Glasgow. As a result, it was formed as a remote port for Glasgow in 1668, and became known as 'New Port Glasgow', which was shortened to 'Port Glasgow' in 1775. Port Glasgow was home to dry docks and shipbuilding beginning in 1780.

The town grew from the central area of the present town and thus many of the town's historic buildings and people are found here. Port Glasgow expanded up the steep hills inland to open fields where areas such as Park Farm, Boglestone, Slaemuir and Devol were founded. This area has subsequently become known as upper Port Glasgow and most of the town's population occupies these areas.

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Summary for Newark Street, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5PE

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Inverclyde East Central
within
Inverclyde
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near PA14 5PE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
24
In Progress
10
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near PA14 5PE

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Traffic Levels near PA14 5PE

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Inverclyde parliamentary constituency.

Inverclyde is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Newark Street, PA14 5PE

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for PA14 5PE

Latitude
55.932256
Longitude
-4.679584

Sunrise and Sunset at PA14 5PE

Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:48

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

PA14 5PE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.92%
Cloudy55.75%
Rain12.52%
Windy25.09%
Other0.72%

Companies Registered at PA14 5PE

Active
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Postcode Details for PA14 5PE

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
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30 Mar 2024
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