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 miles
- Paisley 14.4 miles
- East Kilbride 8.2 miles
- Livingston 20.3 miles
- Hamilton 5.7 miles
- Cumbernauld 7.1 miles
- Kilmarnock 24.2 miles
- Coatbridge 0.9 miles
- Stirling 19 miles
- Airdrie 3.4 miles
- Falkirk 14.5 miles
- Motherwell 5.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bargeddie Place 0.6 miles
- Coatbridge Place 0.9 miles
- Coatbridge North Ward 1.3 miles
- Coatbridge South Ward 1.3 miles
- Viewpark Place 1.7 miles
- Thorniewood Ward 1.7 miles
- Uddingston Place 2.5 miles
- Baillieston Ward 2.7 miles
- Gartloch Place 2.7 miles
- Bellshill Place 2.7 miles
- Gartcosh Place 2.8 miles
- Glenboig Place 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Coatbridge West
ML5 5AE, ML5 5LE, G69 7UA, ML5 5SP, ML5 5RH, ML5 1HS, G69 7RR, ML5 5SW, ML5 5JH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 14.7 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 27.3 miles
- Kirkwood Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Bargeddie Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near Coatbridge West Ad
- Dakota Eurocentral 4 3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 5.4 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde 4 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Strathclyde Park M74, Jct 5 3 3.5 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 4.5 miles
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Halo Crowwood Hotel Glasgow 3 3.9 miles
- Alona Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow East 3 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow East 3 2.4 miles
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 mile
- Cliftonhill Stadium 1.8 miles
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles
- New Douglas Park Stadium 4.9 miles
- Fir Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles
- People's Palace Museum 7.1 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 7.6 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 7.6 miles
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 7.7 miles