The postcode G78 2BQ is located in East Renfrewshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. G78 2BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
G78 2BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 2BQ as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Challenged transitionaries.
The closest road name to G78 2BQ is Carnock Crescent which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kirkton Bridge and is 289 m away. The closest railway station is Barrhead Rail Station, 878 m away.
The local pub for residents of G78 2BQ is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 9.77 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 113.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.7 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 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for G78 2BQ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to G78 2BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to G78 2BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode G78 2BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from G78 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 9.32 km | |
| Corseford School | Pass and Eat Safe September 17, 2021 | 9.46 km | |
| Capability Scotland - Residential Unit | Pass September 4, 2018 | 9.54 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 9.68 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 9.68 km | |
| Kilbarchan Bowling Club | Pass October 5, 2021 | 9.77 km | |
| The Trust Inn | Pass May 30, 2019 | 10.25 km | |
| Co-Op | Pass November 9, 2016 | 10.4 km | |
| Kilbarchan Pharmacy | Exempt September 29, 2016 | 10.4 km | |
| M & M Campbell | Exempt May 20, 2019 | 10.41 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 10.68 km | |
| Kilbarchan After School Club | Pass January 10, 2019 | 10.73 km | |
| Kilbarchan Parish Church | Pass May 3, 2017 | 10.74 km | |
| Steeple Hall | Exempt June 7, 2016 | 10.74 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 10.76 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 10.78 km | |
| Bobbins | Pass February 5, 2018 | 10.79 km | |
| Habbies Bar & Grill | Pass September 15, 2021 | 10.82 km | |
| St Barchans Lodge | Exempt October 5, 2021 | 10.82 km | |
| U Save Store | Pass March 1, 2022 | 10.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to G78 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Kirkton Bridge | 289 m | |
| Arthurlie Street | 289 m | |
| Kirkton Avenue | 297 m | |
| Centenary Court | 339 m | |
| Tesco | 345 m | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 878 m | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 890 m | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 898 m | |
| Braehead Shopping Centre Ferry Landing | 9.18 km | |
| Govan Ferry Landing | 9.31 km | |
| Govan Ferry Landing | 9.31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to G78 2BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Mill Dam | 559 m | |
| Colinbar Glen | Valley | 701 m |
| Mount Pleasant | 1.21 km | |
| Gibbs Linn | 1.67 km | |
| Harelaw Reservoir | 1.83 km | |
| Balgray Reservoir | 1.89 km | |
| Harelaw Mount | 2.03 km | |
| Fereneze Hills | 2.09 km | |
| Killoch Hill | 2.22 km | |
| Killoch Glen | Valley | 2.23 km |
| Waukmill Glen | Valley | 2.3 km |
| Littleton Reservoir | 2.4 km | |
| Duncarnock | 2.49 km | |
| Ryat Linn Reservoir | 2.5 km | |
| Waulkmill Glen Reservoir | 2.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for G78 2BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 56.6 Mbps | 113.2 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17.1 | 1.9 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.7 | 11.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 418.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for G78 2BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.79591500 |
| Longitude | -4.39582800 |
| OS Easting | 249901 |
| OS Northing | 0658445 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000020 |
| Travel To Work Area | Glasgow |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Challenged transitionaries |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001150 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Arthurlie and North Neilston |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Arthurlie and North Neilston - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C1 |