Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.862, -4.513 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 42 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The ward covers a mix of the conservation village of Houston, the small neighbouring village of Crosslee and the larger post‑war town of Linwood in Renfrewshire, west‑central Scotland. The area sits amid farmland, woods and riverside corridors (notably the valley of the River Gryffe) and lies within easy commuting distance of Paisley and Glasgow, giving it a semi‑rural yet connected character.
Houston retains a strong historic core and village atmosphere, while Linwood bears the imprint of mid‑20th‑century industrial expansion and subsequent regeneration, shaping local social and economic life. Crosslee is compact and villagey, and together the three communities combine green space, local clubs and services with ongoing efforts to balance heritage and modern development.
Postcode districts covering Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Paisley 3.5 miles5.6 km
- East Kilbride 14.3 miles23 km
- Hamilton 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Cumbernauld 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Kilmarnock 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Coatbridge 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Greenock 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Airdrie 21 miles33.9 km
- Irvine 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Motherwell 21 miles33.9 km
- Rutherglen 12.2 miles19.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Houston Place 1 mile1.6 km
- Linwood Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Brookfield Place 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Johnstone Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Elderslie Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Kilbarchan Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bridge of Weir Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Paisley Northwest Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bishopton Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Inchinnan Place 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
PA3 3LH, PA6 7AL, PA6 7AQ, PA5 8WT, PA6 7LJ, PA3 3DB, PA6 7EQ, PA6 7BA, PA6 7DQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Johnstone Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Milliken Park Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Ad
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Hazlitt Apartments 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lynnhurst Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
- East Fulton Primary School Primary
- Gryffe High School Secondary
- Houston Primary School Primary
- Linwood High School Secondary
- Our Lady Of Peace Primary School Primary
- Riverbrae School Special
- St Benedict's High School Secondary
- St Fillan's Primary School Primary
- Woodlands Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Silverburn Shopping centre 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Strathleven Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 8.7 miles14 km