Hamilton West and Earnock
Ward in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.758, -4.098 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 68 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01355 (East Kilbride) |
The area in western Hamilton within South Lanarkshire combines parts of the town centre with suburban neighbourhoods such as Earnock, giving a mix of Victorian streets, post‑war housing and pockets of green space. It sits close to notable local landmarks and parkland, including Chatelherault Country Park and the striking Hamilton Mausoleum, remnants of the grand Hamilton Palace estate that once dominated the town.
Locally the economy is a blend of retail and services around the town core and small‑scale industry or business parks on the outskirts, while community life is supported by schools, leisure facilities and active neighbourhood groups. The area benefits from easy access to open spaces and sporting venues, such as Hamilton Park Racecourse, and has seen ongoing regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing and local amenities.
Postcode districts covering Hamilton West and Earnock
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 9 miles14.4 km
- Paisley 14.2 miles22.9 km
- East Kilbride 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Livingston 23.6 miles38 km
- Hamilton 2 miles3.2 km
- Cumbernauld 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Kilmarnock 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Coatbridge 7.5 miles12 km
- Airdrie 9 miles14.5 km
- Falkirk 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Irvine 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Motherwell 4.9 miles7.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Hamilton South Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Hamilton Place 2 miles3.2 km
- East Kilbride East Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Blantyre Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hamilton North and East Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Quarter Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chapelton Place 3.1 miles5.1 km
- East Kilbride Central North Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- East Kilbride Central South Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bothwell Place 3.6 miles5.7 km
- East Kilbride Place 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Bothwell and Uddingston Ward 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Hamilton West and Earnock
ML3 8BD, ML3 9FS, ML3 9FT, ML3 9UU, ML3 9NU, ML3 8UJ, ML3 9NX, ML3 9FU, ML3 9LA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.6 miles41.3 km
- Hamilton West Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hamilton Central Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Hamilton West and Earnock Ad
- Crossbasket Castle 5 2 miles3.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Parkville Hotel 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Torrance Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Alona Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Strathaven Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Strathclyde Park M74, Jct 5 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ramada by Wyndham East Kilbride 4 3 miles4.9 km
Schools in Hamilton West and Earnock
- Neilsland Primary School Primary
- St John Ogilvie High School Secondary
- St Mark's Primary School (Hamilton) Primary
- St Ninian's Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Primary School Primary
- Townhill Primary School Primary
- Udston Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- New Douglas Park Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Muirburn Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Fir Park Stadium 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Hampden Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 7.9 miles12.6 km
- People's Palace Museum 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Citizens Theatre Theatre 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Scotland Street School Museum Museum 9.3 miles15 km