Motherwell

Coordinates:	55.791, -3.986
OS grid ref:	NS 75 57
Population:	32,840
Dialling code:	01698

Motherwell is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, about 12 miles south‑east of Glasgow, sitting on the edge of the Clyde Valley and the River Clyde plain. It acts as a local transport and shopping hub with good rail and road links and a mix of post‑industrial and residential neighbourhoods.

Historically dominated by heavy industry - most famously the former Ravenscraig steelworks - Motherwell has seen significant regeneration with new business parks, retail development and community initiatives. The town retains a strong local identity, visible in its sporting life around Motherwell FC and Fir Park, as well as in museums, parks and active community groups reflecting a diverse and resilient population.

Postcode districts covering Motherwell

Most populated places nearby

Glasgow 11.1 miles17.9 km
Paisley 17.6 miles28.3 km
East Kilbride 8.2 miles13.3 km
Livingston 18.7 miles30.1 km
Hamilton 3 miles4.8 km
Cumbernauld 11.1 miles17.8 km
Kilmarnock 23.7 miles38.2 km
Coatbridge 5.1 miles8.2 km
Stirling 22.9 miles36.8 km
Airdrie 5.3 miles8.5 km
Falkirk 16.5 miles26.5 km
Rutherglen 8.9 miles14.3 km

Neighbouring places

Motherwell West Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
New Stevenston Place 1.5 miles2.3 km
Motherwell North Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
Carfin Place 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hamilton North and East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Mossend and Holytown Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Bellshill Place 2.3 miles3.8 km
Wishaw Place 2.5 miles4 km
Newarthill Place 2.5 miles4.1 km
Holytown Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hamilton Place 3 miles4.8 km

Example postcodes in Motherwell

ML1 3SX, ML1 3GJ, ML1 1XX, ML1 3UU, ML1 2BU, ML1 3RQ, ML1 2TA, ML1 2AF, ML1 3AA, ML1 3GF

Transport links

Glasgow International Airport 18.2 miles29.3 km
Edinburgh Airport 26.2 miles42.2 km
Motherwell Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
Airbles Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km

Schools in Motherwell

Firpark Primary School Special
Cathedral Primary School Primary
Glencairn Primary School Primary
Dalziel High School Secondary
Muir Street Primary School Primary
Ladywell Primary School Primary
Knowetop Primary School Primary
Firpark Special School - Secondary Special
Braidhurst High School Secondary
Our Lady's High School - Motherwell Secondary
Logans Primary School Primary
St Bernadette's Primary Primary
Clydeview School Special
Muirhouse Primary School Primary
St Brendan's Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

Fir Park Stadium 0.8 miles1.2 km
Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles3.9 km
New Douglas Park Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
Excelsior Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
Cliftonhill Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
Gartsherrie House Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
Muirburn Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
The Lee Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
Celtic Park Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
Stonebyres Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
People's Palace Museum 10.6 miles17.1 km
Hampden Park Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km