Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
Ward in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.786, -4.457 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 46 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The ward includes the town of Barrhead and the neighbouring industrial area of Liboside, both on the western edge of East Renfrewshire in Scotland. Barrhead grew up on the banks of the Levern Water during the Industrial Revolution with textile and engineering trades; today it combines a compact town centre and Victorian streets with modern retail and ongoing regeneration, while Liboside is largely an industrial and commercial zone providing local employment.
By contrast the ward’s eastern side includes the village of Uplawmoor, a small rural settlement of stone cottages, farmland and woodlands prized for its quieter, village character and easy access to countryside walking; former rail links and good road connections make it popular with commuters to Glasgow. Altogether the area mixes urban and rural, with active community groups, local shops and small businesses shaping a varied social and economic life against a greenbelt backdrop.
Postcode districts covering Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Paisley 4.4 miles7.1 km
- East Kilbride 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Hamilton 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Cumbernauld 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Kilmarnock 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Ayr 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Coatbridge 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Greenock 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Airdrie 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Irvine 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Motherwell 18.3 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Neilston Place 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Uplawmoor Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Paisley Southwest Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barrhead Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Paisley Southeast Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Elderslie Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Newton Mearns North and Neilston Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Johnstone Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Paisley East and Central Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Howwood Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Paisley Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
G78 2FY, G78 1ND, G78 1BS, G78 2AU, G78 2PT, G78 1DW, G78 2AQ, G78 1HD, G78 1DD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6 miles9.6 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Neilston Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Barrhead Railway Station 2.6 miles4.3 km
Hotels in Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor Ad
Schools in Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
- Barrhead High School Secondary
- Carlibar Primary School Primary
- Cross Arthurlie Primary School Primary
- Hillview Primary School Primary
- St John's Primary School Primary
- St Luke's High School Secondary
- St Mark's Primary School Primary
- Uplawmoor Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Caldwell House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hampden Park Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Ferry Theatre 8.8 miles14.1 km