The postcode G78 2QB is located in East Renfrewshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. G78 2QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
G78 2QB 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 2QB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to G78 2QB is Braeside Drive which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fingleton Avenue and is 95 m away. The closest railway station is Barrhead Rail Station, 1.62 km away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 181 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.4 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 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for G78 2QB 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 2QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to G78 2QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode G78 2QB
| 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 2QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 10.46 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 10.82 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 10.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to G78 2QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Fingleton Avenue | 95 m | |
| Braeside Crescent | 152 m | |
| Oakbank Drive | 229 m | |
| Fenwick Drive | 295 m | |
| Larchwood Terrace | 314 m | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 1.64 km | |
| Barrhead Rail Station | 1.65 km | |
| Glasgow Science Centre North Quay | 8.76 km | |
| Govan Ferry Landing | 8.77 km | |
| Govan Ferry Landing | 8.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to G78 2QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Waukmill Glen | Valley | 1.12 km |
| Balgray Reservoir | 1.17 km | |
| Mount Pleasant | 1.19 km | |
| Littleton Reservoir | 1.24 km | |
| Waulkmill Glen Reservoir | 1.42 km | |
| Ryat Linn Reservoir | 1.44 km | |
| Mill Dam | 1.65 km | |
| Colinbar Glen | Valley | 1.77 km |
| Duncarnock | 2.5 km | |
| Harelaw Mount | 2.55 km | |
| Gibbs Linn | 2.66 km | |
| Hurlethill Plantation | 2.82 km | |
| Harelaw Reservoir | 2.91 km | |
| Hurlet Hill | 2.92 km | |
| Attenuation Pond | 2.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for G78 2QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 181 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.5 Mbps | 18.4 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 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 121.3 | 14.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 439.8 | 37 |
Energy usage data for G78 2QB - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.79491900 |
| Longitude | -4.37679700 |
| OS Easting | 251090 |
| OS Northing | 0658293 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001130 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Auchenback |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Auchenback - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |