Postcode G78 2BG (East Renfrewshire)

Map showing G78 2BG and nearby postcodes

The postcode G78 2BG is located in East Renfrewshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. G78 2BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

G78 2BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of G78 2BG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to G78 2BG is Colinbar Circle which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kelburn Street and is 363 m away. The closest railway station is Barrhead Rail Station, 1.15 km away.

The local pub for residents of G78 2BG is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 9.73 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 225.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for G78 2BG is covered by the Scotland police force association and East Renfrewshire Community Health and Care Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to G78 2BG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to G78 2BG, and the approximate distance away.

Colinbar Circle 19 m
Park Avenue 102 m
Kirktonside 126 m
Deanston Gardens 210 m
Arthur Avenue 213 m
Deanston Avenue 258 m
McKelvie Crescent 295 m
Pentland Drive 314 m
Ochil Drive 333 m
Ailsa Gate 347 m
Tinto Drive 371 m
Carnock Crescent 380 m
Kelburn Street 395 m
Levern Crescent 446 m
Springfield Road 691 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode G78 2BG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from G78 2BG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Smith & McLaurin Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2020
9.28 km
Corseford School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
September 17, 2021
9.38 km
Capability Scotland - Residential Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 4, 2018
9.46 km
Edward Williams Butcher Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 11, 2019
9.64 km
Kilbarchan Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
February 23, 2022
9.64 km
Kilbarchan Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 5, 2021
9.73 km
The Trust Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 30, 2019
10.22 km
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 9, 2016
10.37 km
Kilbarchan Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
September 29, 2016
10.37 km
M & M Campbell Retailers - other Exempt
May 20, 2019
10.38 km
Mrs Dickson's Kitchen Retailers - other Exempt
August 3, 2016
10.67 km
Kilbarchan After School Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 10, 2019
10.7 km
Kilbarchan Parish Church Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2017
10.71 km
Steeple Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 7, 2016
10.71 km
Wheatlands Bakehouse Other catering premises Pass
September 29, 2020
10.75 km
Bobbins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 5, 2018
10.76 km
Double Dutch Snax Mobile caterer Pass
June 1, 2021
10.77 km
Habbies Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 15, 2021
10.8 km
St Barchans Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
October 5, 2021
10.8 km
U Save Store Retailers - other Pass
March 1, 2022
10.8 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to G78 2BG - Data from Apr 2022

Kelburn Street Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Gertrude Place Bus Stop/Station 371 m
Kirkton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 374 m
Kelburn Street Bus Stop/Station 374 m
Neilston Cemetery Bus Stop/Station 439 m
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.15 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.16 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.16 km
Braehead Shopping Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 9.49 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 9.63 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 9.63 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to G78 2BG - Data from Dec 2021

Mill Dam Inland Water 283 m
Colinbar Glen Valley 416 m
Mount Pleasant Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
Gibbs Linn Inland Water 1.38 km
Balgray Reservoir Inland Water 1.86 km
Harelaw Reservoir Inland Water 1.89 km
Killoch Glen Valley 2.02 km
Fereneze Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.05 km
Killoch Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
Duncarnock Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Harelaw Mount Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
Dyke Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.31 km
Waukmill Glen Valley 2.48 km
Littleton Reservoir Inland Water 2.5 km
Ryat Linn Reservoir Inland Water 2.55 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for G78 2BG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 225.1 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 20.5 Mbps 49 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 113.1 15.3
300+ Mbps 100% 673.3 41.3

Gas Consumption

15 meters consuming 396,844 kWh - mean 26,456 kWh : median 26,617 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

16 meters consuming 69,420 kWh - mean 4,339 kWh : median 4,196 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for G78 2BG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.79346500
Longitude -4.39845400
OS Easting 249727
OS Northing 0658178
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5012
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
Local Authority District East Renfrewshire
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council West of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000020
Travel To Work Area Glasgow

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
East Renfrewshire Community Health and Care Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
East Renfrewshire Community Health and Care Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001114
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Arthurlie and North Neilston
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Arthurlie and North Neilston - 01
Output Area / Small Area 6A3