Helensburgh Central
Ward in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.009, -4.736 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 29 82 |
| Dialling code: | 01436 (Helensburgh) |
Helensburgh Central sits at the core of the riverside town of Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, fronting the Firth of Clyde with hills and views towards Loch Lomond and the Gareloch. The ward covers the town centre and seafront, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian streets, the pier and promenades that attract day visitors and walkers.
Architectural interest such as the nearby Hill House sits alongside practical commuter links - notably Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow - while the presence of HMNB Clyde at Faslane shapes the local economy and community. Local life blends independent shops, cafes and civic activity with a degree of affluence, conservation-minded neighbourhoods and a steady tourist trade drawn by heritage and coastal scenery.
Postcode districts covering Helensburgh Central
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Paisley 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Greenock 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Rutherglen 24.2 miles39 km
- Bearsden 16.8 miles27 km
- Clydebank 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Newton Mearns 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Bishopbriggs 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Renfrew 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Dumbarton 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Kirkintilloch 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Barrhead 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Helensburgh Place 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Rhu Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rosneath Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Kilcreggan Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Inverclyde North Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Greenock Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Cardross Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Inverclyde South Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Inchmurrin Island 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Garelochhead Place 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Inverclyde Central Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Helensburgh Central
G84 8FA, G84 7DJ, G84 9AU, G84 9AD, G84 8BX, G84 9PT, G84 7HB, G84 9JR, G84 8XF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 35 miles56.3 km
- Helensburgh Upper Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Helensburgh Central Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
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Schools in Helensburgh Central
- Hermitage Primary School Primary
- Lomond School Independent - all ages
- Parklands School Special
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rosneath House Estate 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles6.7 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 4.2 miles6.8 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles7 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Cappielow Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Rossdhu House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Camstraddan House Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km