Postcode G78 2SQ (East Renfrewshire)

Map showing G78 2SQ and nearby postcodes

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

G78 2SQ 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 2SQ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to G78 2SQ is Lyon Crescent which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Braeside Crescent and is 165 m away. The closest railway station is Barrhead Rail Station, 1.88 km away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 66.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% 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 3.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for G78 2SQ 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 2SQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Lyon Crescent 48 m
Springfield Drive 60 m
Craigton Avenue 63 m
Craigton Drive 123 m
Firbank Terrace 145 m
Braeside Crescent 196 m
Braeside Drive 285 m
Oakbank Drive 370 m
Aurs Road 383 m
Balgray Crescent 413 m
Netherton Drive 417 m
Fenwick Drive 523 m
Newton Avenue 640 m
Springfield Road 1.58 km
M77 5.27 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode G78 2SQ

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 2SQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Smith & McLaurin Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2020
10.73 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Braeside Crescent Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Fenwick Drive Bus Stop/Station 242 m
Oakbank Drive Bus Stop/Station 318 m
Fingleton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 341 m
Larchwood Terrace Bus Stop/Station 440 m
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.88 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.9 km
Barrhead Rail Station Rail 1.91 km
Glasgow Science Centre North Quay Ferry 8.69 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 8.74 km
Govan Ferry Landing Ferry 8.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Waukmill Glen Valley 885 m
Littleton Reservoir Inland Water 979 m
Balgray Reservoir Inland Water 1.06 km
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Inland Water 1.15 km
Ryat Linn Reservoir Inland Water 1.2 km
Mount Pleasant Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Mill Dam Inland Water 1.89 km
Colinbar Glen Valley 2.01 km
Duncarnock Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Harelaw Mount Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Gibbs Linn Inland Water 2.87 km
Hurlethill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Attenuation Pond Inland Water 2.99 km
Hurlet Hill Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Harelaw Reservoir Inland Water 3.18 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 66.3 Mbps 66.4 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 8.5 Mbps 14.49 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 33.3% 81.5 10.5
300+ Mbps 66.7% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 127,751 kWh - mean 21,292 kWh : median 24,913 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 28,436 kWh - mean 4,062 kWh : median 3,598 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for G78 2SQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.79411100
Longitude -4.37276100
OS Easting 251339
OS Northing 0658195
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: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
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 8A1