Faifley
Place in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.929, -4.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 50 73 |
| Population: | 5,030 |
Faifley is a mainly residential suburb in West Dunbartonshire, on the north‑west edge of the Greater Glasgow conurbation in Scotland. It sits close to neighbouring communities such as Duntocher and Old Kilpatrick, with the rolling Kilpatrick Hills and views towards the River Clyde not far away, so despite being an urban estate it has ready access to countryside walks and panoramic outlooks.
Much of Faifley grew up through mid-20th century council housing and has seen ongoing regeneration and active community groups in recent decades, with local schools, shops and social facilities serving a largely commuter population who work in nearby Clydebank and Glasgow. The area also lies close to remnants of the Antonine Wall and other local historic sites, giving a mix of industrial-era heritage, community spirit and outdoor opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Faifley
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 7.5 miles
- Paisley 5.7 miles
- East Kilbride 13.9 miles
- Hamilton 17 miles
- Cumbernauld 15.3 miles
- Kilmarnock 22.5 miles
- Coatbridge 14.7 miles
- Greenock 14.6 miles
- Stirling 21.9 miles
- Airdrie 16.9 miles
- Falkirk 23.8 miles
- Irvine 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kilpatrick Ward 0.6 miles
- Duntocher and Hardgate Place 0.8 miles
- Clydebank Central Ward 1.3 miles
- Clydebank Place 1.6 miles
- Bearsden North Ward 1.8 miles
- Clydebank Waterfront Ward 1.9 miles
- Drumchapel/Anniesland Ward 2.3 miles
- Bearsden Place 2.4 miles
- Milngavie Place 2.8 miles
- Bearsden South Ward 2.8 miles
- Erskine Place 2.9 miles
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Faifley
G81 5EF, G81 5AQ, G81 5BJ, G81 5AH, G81 6QY, G81 5HD, G81 5AJ, G81 5JJ, G81 5DT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 4.2 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 29.9 miles
- Singer Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Drumry Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Faifley Ad
- The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel 4 2 miles
- The Titan 1.2 miles
- Hotel du Vin Glasgow 5 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow Airport 3 4.7 miles
- Hardgate House Hotel 0.5 miles
- Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel 5 6.7 miles
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- Radisson RED Hotel, Glasgow 4 6.5 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 4.9 miles
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow 4 6.9 miles
Schools in Faifley
- Edinbarnet Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 2 miles
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 3.1 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 3.8 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 5.4 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 5.5 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 5.5 miles
- University of Glasgow University 5.6 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 5.6 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5.9 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles