Inverclyde South
Ward in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.945, -4.792 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 25 75 |
| Dialling code: | 01475 (Greenock) |
Inverclyde South sits on the northern shore of the Firth of Clyde, taking in coastal suburbs and towns such as Gourock and parts of Greenock. Its position gives wide views across the estuary and a mix of waterfront promenades, hillside housing and small pockets of greenbelt countryside on the fringes of the urban area.
The area has a strong maritime and shipbuilding legacy, with a local economy now balanced between commuting to Glasgow, ferry connections to Argyll, local retail and growing tourism. Community life is marked by seafront events, working‑class traditions and ongoing waterfront regeneration efforts that aim to boost local services and leisure opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Inverclyde South
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 22 miles
- Paisley 15.6 miles
- Greenock 1 mile
- Irvine 23.7 miles
- Rutherglen 24.2 miles
- Bearsden 17.9 miles
- Clydebank 15 miles
- Newton Mearns 21.5 miles
- Bishopbriggs 22.5 miles
- Renfrew 16.1 miles
- Dumbarton 8.5 miles
- Barrhead 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Inverclyde North Ward 0.9 miles
- Greenock Place 1 mile
- Inverclyde West Ward 1.8 miles
- Gourock Place 1.8 miles
- Inverclyde Central Ward 1.9 miles
- Inverclyde South West Ward 3.2 miles
- Inverkip Place 3.9 miles
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 4 miles
- Kilcreggan Place 4.1 miles
- Port Glasgow Place 4.7 miles
- Helensburgh Place 4.8 miles
- Helensburgh Central Ward 4.9 miles
Example postcodes in Inverclyde South
PA16 9ES, PA16 7ND, PA16 9LF, PA16 9AF, PA16 7EG, PA16 7EN, PA16 9AH, PA16 7JP, PA16 9BG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 14.8 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.1 miles
- Branchton Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Drumfrochar Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near Inverclyde South Ad
- The Spinnaker Hotel 1.6 miles
- The Tontine Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- St Ives Boutique Hotel 4 5.2 miles
- Knockderry Country House Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- Oyo Gin House Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Park Hotel Dunoon 3 5.6 miles
- The Rhu Inn 5 miles
- Cedars Apartment 5.1 miles
- Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.6 miles
- Cardross Inn 5.7 miles
Schools in Inverclyde South
- Lady Alice Primary School Primary
- Notre Dame High School Secondary
- St Andrew's Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 1.4 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 1.5 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 1.7 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 1.8 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 2.5 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 2.9 miles
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 3.6 miles
- Kip Marina Marina 3.9 miles
- Rosneath House Estate 3.9 miles
- Kilmun Arboretum Gardens 6.1 miles
- Strathleven Estate 8.2 miles
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles