The postcode G78 3NS is located in East Renfrewshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. G78 3NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
G78 3NS 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 3NS as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to G78 3NS is Kirkhill Crescent which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Nether Kirkton Avenue and is 47 m away. The closest railway station is Neilston Rail Station, 612 m away.
The local pub for residents of G78 3NS is Kilbarchan Bowling Club and is 8.86 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 77 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 87.5% 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 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for G78 3NS 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 3NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to G78 3NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode G78 3NS
| 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 3NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corseford School | Pass and Eat Safe September 17, 2021 | 8.35 km | |
| Capability Scotland - Residential Unit | Pass September 4, 2018 | 8.4 km | |
| Smith & McLaurin Canteen | Pass January 8, 2020 | 8.43 km | |
| Edward Williams Butcher | Pass November 11, 2019 | 8.77 km | |
| Kilbarchan Convenience Store | Pass February 23, 2022 | 8.77 km | |
| Kilbarchan Bowling Club | Pass October 5, 2021 | 8.86 km | |
| The Trust Inn | Pass May 30, 2019 | 9.36 km | |
| Co-Op | Pass November 9, 2016 | 9.5 km | |
| Kilbarchan Pharmacy | Exempt September 29, 2016 | 9.5 km | |
| M & M Campbell | Exempt May 20, 2019 | 9.51 km | |
| Kilbarchan After School Club | Pass January 10, 2019 | 9.84 km | |
| Kilbarchan Parish Church | Pass May 3, 2017 | 9.85 km | |
| Steeple Hall | Exempt June 7, 2016 | 9.85 km | |
| Mrs Dickson's Kitchen | Exempt August 3, 2016 | 9.88 km | |
| Bobbins | Pass February 5, 2018 | 9.9 km | |
| Habbies Bar & Grill | Pass September 15, 2021 | 9.95 km | |
| St Barchans Lodge | Exempt October 5, 2021 | 9.95 km | |
| U Save Store | Pass March 1, 2022 | 9.95 km | |
| Wheatlands Bakehouse | Pass September 29, 2020 | 9.95 km | |
| Double Dutch Snax | Pass June 1, 2021 | 9.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to G78 3NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Nether Kirkton Avenue | 47 m | |
| Nether Kirkton Avenue | 71 m | |
| Kirktonfield Road | 204 m | |
| Kirktonfield Road | 262 m | |
| Llawellyn | 466 m | |
| Neilston Rail Station | 612 m | |
| Neilston Rail Station | 623 m | |
| Neilston Rail Station | 641 m | |
| Braehead Shopping Centre Ferry Landing | 10.51 km | |
| Govan Ferry Landing | 10.97 km | |
| Govan Ferry Landing | 10.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to G78 3NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Gibbs Linn | 283 m | |
| Killoch Glen | Valley | 797 m |
| Colinbar Glen | Valley | 1.1 km |
| Killoch Hill | 1.2 km | |
| Mill Dam | 1.24 km | |
| Dyke Hill | 1.63 km | |
| Fereneze Hills | 1.67 km | |
| Craig Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Barr Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Harelaw Reservoir | 2.05 km | |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.06 km | |
| Dingle Bog | 2.13 km | |
| Midgehole Glen | Valley | 2.23 km |
| Walton Dam | 2.29 km | |
| Neilstonside Hill | 2.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for G78 3NS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 51.8 Mbps | 77 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.4 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 30 | 20 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 12.5% | 100% | 60 | 19.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 87.5% | 87.5% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for G78 3NS - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.78758300 |
| Longitude | -4.42018400 |
| OS Easting | 248342 |
| OS Northing | 0657571 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral Ward | Newton Mearns North and Neilston |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Small Town |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001165 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Neilston and Uplawmoor |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Neilston and Uplawmoor - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |