Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.884, -4.55 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 40 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The ward takes in the villages of Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank in west Renfrewshire, lying along and above the north bank of the River Clyde with good road and rail links into Glasgow and to the airport. Bishopton has seen rapid housing growth on the site of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Dargavel and now combines commuter appeal with pockets of woodland and local shops.
Bridge of Weir is well known for its long-established leather industry and village atmosphere, while Langbank is a smaller, quieter riverside settlement offering steep streets, Clyde views and walking routes. The area mixes suburban communities with small-scale industry and agriculture, and retains several historic churches and local amenities that give each village a distinct identity.
Postcode districts covering Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
PA6, PA7, PA10, PA11, PA13, PA14
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Paisley 5.4 miles8.6 km
- East Kilbride 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Hamilton 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Cumbernauld 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Kilmarnock 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Coatbridge 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Greenock 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Airdrie 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Irvine 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Motherwell 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Rutherglen 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Houston Place 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bishopton Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bridge of Weir Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Brookfield Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Quarrier's Village Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Linwood Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Kilmacolm Place 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Langbank Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Kilbarchan Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Milton Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Johnstone Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
PA7 5NA, PA11 3DS, PA11 3NN, PA7 5BW, PA7 5NE, PA11 3JB, PA7 5DP, PA10 2BJ, PA7 5NG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.9 miles41.7 km
- Bishopton Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Langbank Railway Station 3.1 miles5.1 km
Hotels in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ad
Schools in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
- Bishopton Primary School Primary
- Bridge Of Weir Primary School Primary
- Dargavel Primary School Primary
- Good Shepherd Secure/Close Support Unit Independent - special
- Langbank Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 3.8 miles6.1 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Strathleven Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 5.9 miles9.5 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Cappielow Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 8.7 miles14 km