Barrhead
Place in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.802, -4.393 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 50 59 |
| Population: | 17,620 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Barrhead is a small town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, lying in the Levern Water valley to the south‑west of Glasgow and close to Paisley. It sits beneath the rolling slopes of the Gleniffer Braes, which provide popular walks and wide views across the Clyde valley, and has straightforward rail and road links into the city via Barrhead railway station and nearby motorways, making it a practical commuter base while retaining a distinct local character.
Historically an industrial centre of mills, foundries and engineering during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the town still shows that industrial heritage alongside modern retail and light‑industrial estates. Community life is active with local clubs, volunteer groups and regeneration projects aimed at improving the town centre and public spaces, so Barrhead combines a working‑town past with a quieter, community‑focused present.
Postcode districts covering Barrhead
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 6.8 miles
- Paisley 3.5 miles
- East Kilbride 8.3 miles
- Hamilton 13.3 miles
- Cumbernauld 18.4 miles
- Kilmarnock 14 miles
- Coatbridge 14.5 miles
- Greenock 17.7 miles
- Airdrie 17 miles
- Irvine 16.5 miles
- Motherwell 15.8 miles
- Rutherglen 7.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Neilston Place 1.9 miles
- Greater Pollok Ward 1.9 miles
- Paisley Southeast Ward 2 miles
- Paisley East and Central Ward 2.4 miles
- Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor Ward 2.7 miles
- Paisley Southwest Ward 2.8 miles
- Thornliebank Place 3 miles
- Paisley Northeast and Ralston Ward 3.1 miles
- Newton Mearns Place 3.1 miles
- Newton Mearns North and Neilston Ward 3.2 miles
- Maidenhill Place 3.3 miles
- Paisley Place 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Barrhead
G78 2DD, G78 1JH, G78 1DD, G78 1DG, G78 1LU, G78 2RW, G78 2NB, G78 2BP, G78 2BJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 5.1 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 21.6 miles
- Barrhead Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Nitshill Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Barrhead Ad
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 0.6 miles
- Parklands Hotel & Country Club 4 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow Airport 3 4.5 miles
- The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- The Orchard Park Hotel 3.8 miles
- The Abbey Inn 3 2.2 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow Newton Mearns 3 2.1 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel, Glasgow Airport & Paisley 4 3.3 miles
- Radisson RED Hotel, Glasgow 4 5.8 miles
Schools in Barrhead
- Barrhead High School Secondary
- Carlibar Primary School Primary
- Cross Arthurlie Primary School Primary
- St John's Primary School Primary
- St Mark's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silverburn Shopping centre 2.4 miles
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 3.3 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 3.8 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 3.9 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 5.2 miles
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 5.7 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 6 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 6.1 miles
- University of Glasgow University 6.3 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 6.4 miles