Postcode G78 2LJ (East Renfrewshire)

Map showing G78 2LJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode G78 2LJ is located in East Renfrewshire It was introduced in November 1991 and is an active postcode. G78 2LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

G78 2LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 2LJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to G78 2LJ is Aurs Glen which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Marks Primary School and is 135 m away. The closest railway station is Barrhead Rail Station, 1.25 km away.

The local pub for residents of G78 2LJ is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 10.24 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 196.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.1 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 2.8 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 2LJ 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 2LJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Aurs Glen 15 m
Cruachan Way 108 m
Roebank Drive 152 m
Dalveen Court 185 m
Cairngorm Crescent 194 m
Cruachan Drive 211 m
Calder Avenue 214 m
Ochil Drive 227 m
Grampian Way 239 m
Beechwood Grove 241 m
Campsie Avenue 249 m
Sidlaw Avenue 252 m
Tinto Drive 265 m
Pentland Drive 270 m
Nevis Court 283 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode G78 2LJ

Introduction November 1991
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 2LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Smith & McLaurin Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2020
9.79 km
Corseford School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
September 17, 2021
9.91 km
Capability Scotland - Residential Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 4, 2018
10 km
Edward Williams Butcher Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 11, 2019
10.15 km
Kilbarchan Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
February 23, 2022
10.15 km
Kilbarchan Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 5, 2021
10.24 km
The Trust Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 30, 2019
10.73 km
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 9, 2016
10.88 km
Kilbarchan Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
September 29, 2016
10.88 km
M & M Campbell Retailers - other Exempt
May 20, 2019
10.89 km
Mrs Dickson's Kitchen Retailers - other Exempt
August 3, 2016
11.17 km
Kilbarchan After School Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 10, 2019
11.21 km
Kilbarchan Parish Church Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2017
11.22 km
Steeple Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 7, 2016
11.22 km
Wheatlands Bakehouse Other catering premises Pass
September 29, 2020
11.24 km
Double Dutch Snax Mobile caterer Pass
June 1, 2021
11.26 km
Kaimhill Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
May 9, 2018
12.24 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Marks Primary School Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Divernia Way Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Clyde Avenue Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Hawthorn Drive Bus Stop/Station 426 m
Kelvin Drive Bus Stop/Station 456 m
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.25 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.28 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 9.33 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 9.33 km
Braehead Shopping Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 9.38 km

Nearby Nature

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

Mount Pleasant Hill Or Mountain 821 m
Mill Dam Inland Water 836 m
Colinbar Glen Valley 953 m
Balgray Reservoir Inland Water 1.41 km
Gibbs Linn Inland Water 1.86 km
Waukmill Glen Valley 1.93 km
Littleton Reservoir Inland Water 1.94 km
Ryat Linn Reservoir Inland Water 2.03 km
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Inland Water 2.16 km
Duncarnock Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Harelaw Reservoir Inland Water 2.31 km
Harelaw Mount Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Dyke Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Fereneze Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.56 km
Killoch Glen Valley 2.58 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 196.7 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 18.1 Mbps 50 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8.7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15.5 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 145.1 16.1
300+ Mbps 100% 500 38.7

Gas Consumption

96 meters consuming 1,749,569 kWh - mean 18,225 kWh : median 17,457 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

97 meters consuming 411,748 kWh - mean 4,245 kWh : median 3,890 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for G78 2LJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.79337800
Longitude -4.38953000
OS Easting 250286
OS Northing 0658149
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6757
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: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
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 - 04
Output Area / Small Area 6B4