glasgow G43 Postcodes

Glasgow (G43)

The G43 postcode area is located in the Glasgow postcode town region, within the county of Lanarkshire, and contains a total of 522 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the G43 postcode area, including Alexandria, Arrochar, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Glasgow, Helensburgh which come under the local authority of the Glasgow City Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in G43 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of G43 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The G43 postcode covers a number of areas within the Glasgow district which includes the neighbourhoods of Croftfoot, Kirkhill, Pollok, Priesthill, Simshill, and Woodlands. G43 is a residential postcode, with most of its homes having been built around the mid-1960s. It is believed to be the 35th most deprived area in Scotland, in terms of living standards, according to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD).

Located in the south side of Glasgow city, the postcode provides a convenience to commuters, as it is close to the M77 motorway as well as access to other roads like Pollokshaws Road, Corkerhill Road and Simshill Road. G43 is served by Croftfoot and Pollokshaws West railway stations, both of which provide services to central Glasgow.

The area houses numerous amenities which includes entertainment venues like Croftpark Park, Queen's Park and Pollok Country Park, educational institutions like Croftbank Primary School, Dewar Primary School and Shaughnessy Secondary School, various local shops and communal spaces, such as the Pollokshaws West Community Hub, Woodlands Library, Cardonald Library and Pollokshields Library.

The diversity of this postcode is also highlighted with a variety of cultural and religious cultures represented. Pollokshields East has a thriving Asian community, many of whom have lived in the area since the 1960s. Pollokshields West is more ethnically diverse, with a large proportion of the population of Indian or Pakistani origin.

G43 also offers a wide selection of affordable rental and private housing, with G43 1HW being one of the lowest areas of average house price in Scotland. It means the houses in G43 are generally a lot cheaper than the average price of houses in the city centre.

In terms of public transport, G43 has a high frequency of buses which enable quick and easy travel to and from the city centre. Pedestrians can commute into the city centre from G43 through the Hillfoot Paths, providing a straightforward route across the River Clyde. Additionally, Glasgow Airport is a short distance away and is easily accessed via the M8 motorway.

All in all, G43 postcode provides an ample amount of facilities and amenities which are well-suited for commuters and families alike, making it a desirable residential option in the Glasgow district.

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