Living in the hustle and bustle of Glasgow isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far and spend a long time commuting to work as Glasgow also happens to be home to many commuter towns nearby. And should you decide to rent or buy in one of them, not only will your money go further, but you’ll breathe cleaner air and live a more peaceful life.
In this article, we’re going to explore the best neighbourhoods in Glasgow, which you should consider as part of your research. For each location, we’re going to take a look at how far away it is from the city centre, how much the average properties cost, and any other additional information that you should know about each area.
Bishopbriggs
If you’re looking to live a relatively quiet life, there are a handful of towns as desirable as the affluent Bishopbriggs where the average house sold for £270,407 last year – up 21% from the year before. If you’re looking to rent, you can expect to pay on average £932.77.
Over the last several years, Bishopbriggs has become popular with retirees and anyone looking for a relaxed pace of life as it is quieter than many of Glasgow’s suburban areas just a few miles away.
Located just 5 miles north of Glasgow city centre, Bishopbriggs has excellent rail and road transport links. Glasgow Queen Street station can be reached in just 8 minutes. There are around trains going through Bishopbriggs every day, making commuting to work or for a nice day in the city quick, hassle-free, and very affordable.
Giffnock
Giffnock is known as an affluent suburb in Glasgow that has a famous golf course, red sandstone houses and grand villas to choose from. The average house price in Giffnock is currently sitting at around £299,464. That said, there are far more expensive properties in the area, so if your budget can stretch far enough, you can buy yourself one-of-a-kind property.
When it comes to rental prices, the average property in Giffnock will set you back around £1,100 – £1,300 per month. As is the case anywhere, you can find quite a bit cheaper and quite a bit more expensive rentals in the area to suit your needs.
Getting into the Glasgow city centre from Giffnock takes just 17 minutes by train, which goes into the city a dozen times per day. Driving into the city centre will take you around 30 minutes on an average day during peak time.
Kirkintilloch
After a fine balance between the city and the rural life but aren’t sure where to live in Glasgow? Kirkintilloch is a fantastic area just 9.3 miles out of the Glasgow city centre that you should definitely consider. If you have a family, the area will be of particular interest to you as there are six primary and two secondary schools in the area.
There are also plenty of local facilities to please families and professionals alike plus a shopping mall with independent shops and well-known brands to choose from. A leisure centre, two swimming pools and two golf courses add to the appeal of this Glasgow commuter town – as does the average house price of £226,679. Renting in the area will also cost you around £900 – £1,000 per month.
If you plan on getting into the city by car, during peak hours, the 9.3 mile stretch can take you around 28 minutes. If you decide to take the number 72 bus, you can expect your community to take around 45 minutes.
Lanark
Nestled in the stunning Scottish countryside, Lanark is a popular place for people who enjoy being out in nature and playing sports. Lanark is home to an 18 hole golf course with views over the beautiful South Upland hills adding another reason to go a little further afield.
Located to the South East of Glasgow, Lanark is quite a bit further out (27 miles) and on the average day, it will take you around 50 minutes to get into the Glasgow city centre. It’s also home to a train station with a link to Glasgow, which takes around an hour.
If you decide to buy in the area, the average property will set you back around £235,645 – up over 35% since last year. As far as renting is concerned, you can expect to pay between £900 and £1,100 for the typical Lanark home.
Lenzie
If you’re wondering where to live in Glasgow as a commuter, it doesn’t get much better than Lenzie. Lenzie is situated to the North East of Glasgow – just 8.1 miles out. Driving into Glagow’s city centre during peak time will take you around 27 minutes, while taking a train will cut that down to about 15 minutes.
Properties in Lenzie have dropped in price by around 4% since last year, and now cost on average £258,619. As far as renting is concerned, you can expect to pay between £800 and £1,200 for a standard home or apartment in the area.
Milngavie
With a population of over 13,000, Milngavie is a pleasant mid-sized town with good transport links to Glasgow. Queen Street station is a 10-minute train ride, and central Glasgow can be reached in 33 minutes when traffic is favourable. The stretch between Milngavie and Glasgow’s city centre is just 8 miles.
The town centre has a wide variety of local and national shops and is excellent for leisure and outdoor pursuits alike. Activities include walks around the peaceful reservoir and the Mugdock country park meaning there is no shortage of ways to connect with nature in the area. House prices in the area average £328,368, which perfectly reflect on how desirable this part of Glasgow is. Milngavie truly is one of the best neighbourhoods in Glasgow.
Paisley
Paisley is located just 10 minutes out of central Glasgow thanks to its excellent rail and road links. It is also home to Glasgow International Airport, so ideally situated for holidaymakers. Paisley is known for its characterful properties that boast unique features, thanks to it being a historic town. Oakshaw Conservation Area is one suburb that boasts four and five bedroom options with incredible church conversion available.
It also offers value for money for first-time buyers and young professionals. Think five-bed Victorian houses, and classic high ceiling tenement flats among a choice of characterful properties. Offering what many people see as value for money, the average house price in Paisley is around £148,616. This makes Paisley one of the most affordable parts of Glasgow to buy properties.
Renfrew
Situated 6 miles west of Glasgow, Renfrew is in the west-central lowlands and known as the Cradle of the Royal Stewarts due to its links with Scotland’s former royal family. It has been named one of the UK’s best towns to live in and the 8th best in Scotland according to recent surveys.
Glasgow Queen Street station can be reached in 14 minutes and offers a bustling high street, job opportunities, low crime rates, and a variety of properties to choose from.The average property for sale in Renfrew will set you back around £143,710 while if you decide to rent, expect to pay around £700.
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