Postcode G78 2QG (East Renfrewshire)

Map showing G78 2QG and nearby postcodes

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

G78 2QG 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 2QG as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.

The closest road name to G78 2QG is Braeside Drive which is centered 56 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Braeside Crescent and is 95 m away. The closest railway station is Barrhead Rail Station, 1.68 km away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 190 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.2 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 2.3 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 2QG 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 2QG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Braeside Drive 56 m
Braeside Crescent 56 m
Firbank Terrace 137 m
Fingleton Avenue 161 m
Craigton Drive 185 m
Bourock Square 190 m
Springfield Drive 208 m
Craigton Avenue 209 m
Belmont Drive 228 m
Larchwood Terrace 244 m
Oakbank Drive 250 m
Patterton Drive 252 m
Commore Avenue 252 m
Netherton Drive 285 m
Fenwick Drive 293 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode G78 2QG

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 2QG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Smith & McLaurin Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2020
10.49 km
Edward Williams Butcher Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 11, 2019
10.86 km
Kilbarchan Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
February 23, 2022
10.86 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Braeside Crescent Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Fingleton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Oakbank Drive Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Fenwick Drive Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Larchwood Terrace Bus Stop/Station 236 m
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.68 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.7 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.71 km
Glasgow Science Centre North Quay Ferry 8.83 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 8.86 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 8.86 km

Nearby Nature

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

Balgray Reservoir Inland Water 1.08 km
Mount Pleasant Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Waukmill Glen Valley 1.13 km
Littleton Reservoir Inland Water 1.2 km
Ryat Linn Reservoir Inland Water 1.38 km
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Inland Water 1.39 km
Mill Dam Inland Water 1.64 km
Colinbar Glen Valley 1.76 km
Duncarnock Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Gibbs Linn Inland Water 2.63 km
Harelaw Mount Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
Hurlethill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Harelaw Reservoir Inland Water 2.95 km
Hurlet Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.01 km
Attenuation Pond Inland Water 3.05 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 190 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 19.8 Mbps 20.2 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15 4
30-300 Mbps 0% 107.9 15.1
300+ Mbps 100% 409.2 36.6

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 285,283 kWh - mean 15,015 kWh : median 15,965 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 83,938 kWh - mean 4,418 kWh : median 3,758 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for G78 2QG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.79409200
Longitude -4.37679500
OS Easting 251087
OS Northing 0658201
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2460
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Challenged terraced workers
Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces
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 8B2