Leven
Ward in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.97, -4.571 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 39 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 (Dumbarton) |
Leven is a ward in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, straddling communities along the valley of the River Leven. The area has a strong industrial past centred on mills and riverside works, but today is largely residential with a mix of local shops, community facilities and riverside paths. Its position close to Loch Lomond and within commuting distance of Glasgow gives it both recreational appeal and practical transport links.
The ward is marked by a sense of local identity, visible in heritage buildings and active community groups pushing for regeneration and investment. Economic change since the decline of traditional industry has made housing, employment and town-centre renewal key local issues, while the river and nearby loch continue to shape leisure and tourism opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Leven
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Paisley 10.1 miles16.3 km
- East Kilbride 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Hamilton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Cumbernauld 22.2 miles35.6 km
- Coatbridge 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Greenock 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Airdrie 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Irvine 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Rutherglen 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Cambuslang 19.3 miles31 km
- Bearsden 9.9 miles16 km
Neighbouring places
- Renton Place 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bonhill Place 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Alexandria Place 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dumbarton Place 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Balloch and Haldane Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Milton Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Cardross Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Langbank Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Lomond Ward 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Port Glasgow Place 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Bowling and Old Kilpatrick Place 5 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Leven
G83 0DE, G83 0AY, G82 3JR, G82 4LE, G83 0TB, G83 0BW, G83 9JF, G83 9EE, G82 3EZ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.8 miles51.2 km
- Renton Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Alexandria Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
Hotels near Leven Ad
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 5 miles8 km
- Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Lochway Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cardross Inn 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Leven
- Aitkenbar Primary School Primary
- Bonhill Primary School Primary
- Christie Park Primary School Primary
- Lennox Primary School Primary
- Our Lady & St Patrick's High School Secondary
- Renton Primary School Primary
- Riverside School Special
- St Martin's Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Primary School (Alexandria) Primary
- St Peter's Primary School Primary
- St Ronan's Primary School Primary
- Vale Of Leven Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Strathleven Estate 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 5.3 miles8.6 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Ross Priory Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Cappielow Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Buchanan Castle Estate 6.9 miles11 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 6.9 miles11.2 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 7 miles11.3 km
- Rossdhu House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km