glasgow G68 Postcodes

Glasgow (G68)

The G68 postcode area is located in the Glasgow postcode town region, within the county of Lanarkshire, and contains a total of 419 individual postcodes.

There are 22 electoral wards in the G68 postcode area, including Alexandria, Arrochar, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Glasgow, Helensburgh which come under the local authority of the North Lanarkshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in G68 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 G68 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The G68 postcode in Glasgow is an area that is located to the east of the city, primarily in the North Lanarkshire area. This area includes parts of Bothwell, Uddingston, and Bellshill. It covers parts of the town of Uddingston, and the hamlets of Bothwellhaugh and Windmillhill.

The population of the G68 postcode area is around 16,800, and that number has grown steadily over the years. It is an area that enjoys good transport links to the rest of the wider Glasgow area and further afield. It features the nearby M74 motorway, which connects Glasgow to Carlisle and England to the south. Key local rail links are the nearby Bothwell and Uddingston stations, with regular services to Glasgow Central station.

Around G68 there is plenty for its residents to enjoy. Local amenities include multiple supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities such as two bowling clubs, two golf clubs, and a driving range. There are also local pubs and bars, including The Parkville, The Royal, The Spotted Ox, and The Bothwell Castle.

The local education sector is also well established in G68, with well performing primary and secondary schools, including Uddingston Grammar School, which is an independent co-educational school. There are also numerous nurseries in the area, as well as a special needs school, The Centre for Autism.

In terms of sports, G68 have a range of facilities, including Bothwell Castle Tennis Club, Uddingston Cricket Club, Langloan Amateur Football Club, and Uddingston Hockey Club. There is also Bothwell Castle Bowls Club, and the Langloan Bowling Club, with a range of other sports clubs in the area, covering everything from gymnastics and swimming to skiing and cycling.

In terms of attractions, G68 is home to the 15th-century Bothwell Castle, which is a popular tourist attraction and venue for local events. The historic Chatelherault Country Park is also located nearby, and features gardens, woods, and scenic walkways around a tranquil loch. For those looking to get out and about, Strathclyde Country Park and the Falls of Clyde nature reserve are also only a short journey away.

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