Inverclyde North
Ward in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.953, -4.774 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 26 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01475 (Greenock) |
Inverclyde North covers the northern edge of Greenock, sitting along the shoreline of the Firth of Clyde with raised ground such as Lyle Hill giving sweeping views over the River Clyde. The ward mixes coastal promenades, small parks and residential streets around areas like Fort Matilda, so it feels both maritime and suburban.
Its identity is shaped by the long history of shipbuilding and marine trade on the Clyde, even as the local economy has shifted towards services, commuting and regeneration projects. The community is socially varied, with Victorian terraces beside newer housing, decent rail links into Glasgow and easy access to ferry services via Gourock, making it popular with walkers, commuters and anyone interested in the region’s seafaring heritage.
Postcode districts covering Inverclyde North
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Paisley 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Greenock 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Irvine 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Rutherglen 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Bearsden 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Clydebank 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Newton Mearns 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Bishopbriggs 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Renfrew 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Dumbarton 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Kirkintilloch 24.4 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Greenock Place 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Inverclyde South Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Inverclyde Central Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Gourock Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Inverclyde West Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kilcreggan Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Helensburgh Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Helensburgh Central Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Inverclyde South West Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Port Glasgow Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Rosneath Place 4.6 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Inverclyde North
PA15 1RJ, PA15 4PZ, PA16 7PU, PA16 8PA, PA16 8HJ, PA16 8LH, PA16 8HY, PA15 4LB, PA15 9TF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.5 miles50.7 km
- Greenock West Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Drumfrochar Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
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Schools in Inverclyde North
- Ardgowan Primary School Primary
- Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) Independent - special
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 0.5 miles0.8 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 0.8 miles1.3 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 1.2 miles2 km
- Cappielow Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 2.2 miles3.6 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Rosneath House Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Kip Marina Marina 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Kilmun Arboretum Gardens 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Strathleven Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km