Stepps
Place in North Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.89, -4.145 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 65 68 |
| Population: | 6,730 |
Stepps is a small town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, lying just to the north‑east of Glasgow on the corridor towards Cumbernauld. It benefits from good transport links - a local railway station on the Cumbernauld line and easy access to the M80 - and sits within easy reach of the Campsie Fells, making it a convenient base for commuters and countryside day trips alike.
Historically the settlement grew in the 19th century with rail and local industry such as quarrying and mining; today it is largely residential with a mix of housing, small shops, schools and light industrial units. The town retains a strong local community feel with churches, sports clubs and occasional events, while its proximity to Glasgow shapes much of the local economy and daily life.
Postcode districts covering Stepps
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 4.5 miles
- Paisley 11.3 miles
- East Kilbride 9 miles
- Livingston 23.6 miles
- Hamilton 8.9 miles
- Cumbernauld 7 miles
- Kilmarnock 23.9 miles
- Coatbridge 4.8 miles
- Greenock 24.4 miles
- Stirling 17.8 miles
- Airdrie 7 miles
- Falkirk 15.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Ward 0.8 miles
- North East Ward 1.3 miles
- Auchinloch Place 1.4 miles
- Gartloch Place 1.6 miles
- Muirhead Place 1.7 miles
- Chryston Place 1.7 miles
- East Centre Ward 1.9 miles
- Springburn/Robroyston Ward 2.2 miles
- Lenzie Place 2.3 miles
- Gartcosh Place 2.4 miles
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 2.5 miles
- Moodiesburn Place 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Stepps
G33 6PH, G33 6AW, G33 6FS, G33 6BY, G33 6NT, G33 6LB, G33 6LP, G33 6JE, G33 6NA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 11.2 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 30.2 miles
- Stepps Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Lenzie Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels in Stepps Ad
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3
- Premier Inn Glasgow Stepps 3
- Best Western Glasgow Stepps Garfield House Hotel 3
Schools in Stepps
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
- Stepps Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Celtic Park Stadium 3.6 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 4 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 4.4 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 4.5 miles
- People's Palace Museum 4.5 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 4.6 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 5 miles
- The Ferry Theatre 5.3 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 5.6 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 5.7 miles