West End
Ward in Dundee City, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.46, -3.015 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 37 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01382 (Dundee) |
The West End of Dundee sits to the west of the city centre, running along the tree‑lined stretch of Perth Road and edging toward the banks of the River Tay. It contains major local landmarks such as the University of Dundee and the large teaching complex at Ninewells Hospital, and offers green space like Magdalen Green, giving the area a mix of academic, medical and riverside character.
Historically a Victorian and Edwardian suburb of merchants’ villas, the West End now blends students, NHS staff, professionals and long‑standing families; many grand homes have been converted into flats, offices or independent businesses. The neighbourhood is known for its cafés, boutiques and a relaxed cultural vibe that sits close to the city’s arts and tech scenes while still feeling distinctly leafy and residential.
Postcode districts covering West End
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 2.6 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 24.6 miles
- Perth 17.1 miles
- Glenrothes 19.4 miles
- Arbroath 17.6 miles
- Forfar 13.4 miles
- Carnoustie 11.6 miles
- Methil 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lochee Ward 1.4 miles
- Coldside Ward 1.5 miles
- Invergowrie Place 2 miles
- Strathmartine Ward 2.2 miles
- Maryfield Ward 2.2 miles
- Dundee Place 2.6 miles
- Liff Place 2.6 miles
- Newport-on-Tay and Wormit Place 2.9 miles
- Birkhill and Muirhead Place 3.2 miles
- East End Ward 3.7 miles
- North East Ward 3.9 miles
- Gauldry Place 4 miles
Example postcodes in West End
DD1 5PY, DD1 4JB, DD1 5RG, DD2 1LW, DD2 2AP, DD2 1EY, DD2 1TQ, DD2 1QP, DD2 2FD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 37.8 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 59.8 miles
- Invergowrie Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Dundee Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels in West End Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre 3
- The Clarendon 4
- Dundee Backpackers Hostel 4
- Invercarse Hotel Dundee 4
- Best Western Queens Hotel - Dundee 3
- Premier Inn Dundee Centre 3
- Rose House Male Only Accommodation 3
Schools in West End
- Blackness Primary School Primary
- Harris Academy Secondary
- St Joseph's RC Primary School Primary
- Victoria Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dens Park Stadium 1.8 miles
- Tannadice Park Stadium 2 miles
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 2.5 miles
- Kellas Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 6.4 miles
- Belmont Castle Estate 9.4 miles
- Hallyburton House Estate 9.7 miles
- Strip Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 9.8 miles
- Over Rankeilour Estate 10.3 miles
- Big Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- Mount Melville Estate 12.1 miles