Coatbridge North
Ward in North Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.868, -4.037 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 72 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01236 (Coatbridge) |
Coatbridge North sits in the northern part of Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, a largely residential area with a mix of traditional terraces, post‑war housing and pockets of newer development. The ward is close to green corridors such as the old canal towpaths of the Monkland Canal and within easy reach of countryside and waterside walks near Drumpellier Country Park, while being roughly eight miles east of Glasgow, making it part of the wider commuter belt.
Like much of Coatbridge it has a strong industrial and working‑class heritage from the 19th‑century iron and coal industries and a notable Irish cultural influence that still shapes local identity and community life. Economically the area has shifted from heavy industry to a mix of local services, light industry and commuting employment, and there have been ongoing regeneration and community‑led projects to improve housing, amenities and social opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Coatbridge North
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 8.2 miles
- Paisley 15.2 miles
- East Kilbride 9.5 miles
- Livingston 19.5 miles
- Hamilton 6.7 miles
- Cumbernauld 5.9 miles
- Coatbridge 0.6 miles
- Stirling 17.8 miles
- Airdrie 2.6 miles
- Falkirk 13.3 miles
- Motherwell 5.7 miles
- Rutherglen 7.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Coatbridge Place 0.6 miles
- Coatbridge West Ward 1.3 miles
- Coatbridge South Ward 1.4 miles
- Bargeddie Place 1.6 miles
- Glenboig Place 1.8 miles
- Airdrie Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Glenmavis Place 2.1 miles
- Gartcosh Place 2.3 miles
- Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn Ward 2.6 miles
- Airdrie Place 2.6 miles
- Gartloch Place 2.8 miles
- Viewpark Place 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Coatbridge North
ML5 1JX, ML5 1PJ, ML5 2JF, ML5 2DY, ML5 2AU, ML5 1RR, ML5 2FH, ML5 3AY, G69 8DT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 15.4 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 26.3 miles
- Blairhill Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Coatbridge Sunnyside Railway Station 0.4 miles
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Schools in Coatbridge North
- Buchanan High Special
- Coatbridge High School Secondary
- Drumpark Primary School Special
- Greenhill Primary School Primary
- Pentland School Special
- Portland High School Special
- St Ambrose High School Secondary
- St Bartholomew's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School (Coatbridge) Primary
- Townhead Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gartsherrie House Estate 0.5 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 1.1 miles
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 3 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- New Douglas Park Stadium 6 miles
- Fir Park Stadium 6.5 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- People's Palace Museum 7.9 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 8.2 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 8.3 miles
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 8.4 miles