Coatbridge West
Ward in North Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.853, -4.055 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 71 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01236 (Coatbridge) |
Coatbridge West covers the western side of Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, combining dense residential neighbourhoods with former ironworks and brownfield sites awaiting redevelopment. Good transport links into Glasgow and easy access to the M8 and A8 mean many residents commute while local shops and small businesses serve day‑to‑day needs.
The ward still bears the imprint of 19th‑century heavy industry that gave the town its "Iron Burgh" reputation, and a strong community identity shaped by Irish immigration and trade‑union traditions. Recent years have seen regeneration, investment in housing and green spaces beside canals such as the Monkland Canal, and active community groups working to balance economic renewal with preserving neighbourhood character.
Postcode districts covering Coatbridge West
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Paisley 14.4 miles23.2 km
- East Kilbride 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Livingston 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Hamilton 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Cumbernauld 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Kilmarnock 24.2 miles39 km
- Coatbridge 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Stirling 19 miles30.6 km
- Airdrie 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Falkirk 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Motherwell 5.1 miles8.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bargeddie Place 0.6 miles1 km
- Coatbridge Place 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Coatbridge North Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Coatbridge South Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Viewpark Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Thorniewood Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Uddingston Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Baillieston Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gartloch Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bellshill Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Gartcosh Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Glenboig Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Coatbridge West
ML5 5HD, ML5 5SB, G69 7QX, ML5 5RD, G69 7PZ, ML5 5JL, ML5 5LN, ML5 4FG, ML5 5TA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Edinburgh Airport 27.3 miles43.9 km
- Kirkwood Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Bargeddie Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels near Coatbridge West Ad
- Dakota Eurocentral 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Crossbasket Castle 5 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Mondo Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 4.4 miles7 km
- The Parkville Hotel 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Alona Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
Schools in Coatbridge West
- Bargeddie Primary School Primary
- Langloan Primary School Primary
- Old Monkland Primary School Primary
- St Kevin's Primary School Primary
- St Monica's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gartsherrie House Estate 1 mile1.5 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles7.3 km
- New Douglas Park Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Fir Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles10.2 km
- People's Palace Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 7.7 miles12.3 km