Johnstone South and Elderslie
Ward in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.829, -4.501 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 43 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The Johnstone South and Elderslie ward sits in the south‑west of Renfrewshire, Scotland, taking in the southern suburbs of the former mill town of Johnstone and the adjoining village of Elderslie. The area mixes suburban housing, patches of farmland and small industrial estates, with good rail and road links that make it a commuter corridor into nearby Glasgow and the wider Clyde conurbation.
Culturally and historically the ward is noted for Elderslie's association with William Wallace, with memorials and local traditions reflecting that legacy, while Johnstone still shows traces of its 19th‑century textile and engineering past alongside modern shops, community centres and regeneration activity. Local life is community‑focused, with active clubs, schools and green spaces that give the area a blend of small‑town character and easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Johnstone South and Elderslie
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 10.1 miles
- Paisley 3.2 miles
- East Kilbride 12.9 miles
- Hamilton 17.8 miles
- Cumbernauld 21.2 miles
- Kilmarnock 15.2 miles
- Coatbridge 18.3 miles
- Greenock 13.2 miles
- Airdrie 20.8 miles
- Irvine 16 miles
- Motherwell 20.2 miles
- Rutherglen 11.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Johnstone Place 0.7 miles
- Elderslie Place 0.9 miles
- Linwood Place 1.4 miles
- Brookfield Place 1.7 miles
- Paisley Southwest Ward 1.8 miles
- Kilbarchan Place 1.8 miles
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Ward 2.4 miles
- Howwood Place 2.6 miles
- Houston Place 2.8 miles
- Paisley Northwest Ward 2.8 miles
- Paisley Place 3.2 miles
- Paisley Southeast Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Johnstone South and Elderslie
PA5 0JN, PA5 9LY, PA5 0NP, PA5 0RX, PA5 9LL, PA1 2TN, PA5 0BN, PA5 9BY, PA5 0RE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 4 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 22.3 miles
- Johnstone Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Milliken Park Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Johnstone South and Elderslie Ad
- Lynnhurst Hotel 4 0.5 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 3 miles
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Hazlitt Apartments 4 3.2 miles
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 3.3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 3.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 3.7 miles
- Mill & Brae 3 3.1 miles
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 6.4 miles
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 6.1 miles
Schools in Johnstone South and Elderslie
- Auchenlodment Primary School Primary
- Cochrane Castle Primary Primary
- Fordbank Primary School Primary
- Johnstone High School Secondary
- St Anthony's Primary School Primary
- St David's Primary School Primary
- Wallace Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 2.7 miles
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 3 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 3.3 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 6.2 miles
- Silverburn Shopping centre 6.2 miles
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 6.3 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 6.7 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 8.5 miles
- University of Glasgow University 8.8 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 8.8 miles