G78 2FP area guide
Who lives in G78 2FP, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Neighbourhood
- West Arthurlie, Gateside and Springhill
- Council
- East Renfrewshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,118 (2024)
G78 2FPEast Renfrewshire
What G78 2FP is like
G78 2FP is a postcode in the West Arthurlie, Gateside and Springhill area of East Renfrewshire. Because census and crime data isn’t published for single postcodes, the figures here cover the surrounding neighbourhood of about 2,118 people. 91.2% of households own their home, 5.8% rent privately and 3.5% are in social housing. The largest age group is 45–49, and 60.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of Scotland.
How G78 2FP compares
Headline figures for G78 2FP, set against Scotland as a whole.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where G78 2FP differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 8.0 out of 10 on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, making it less deprived than most of Scotland.
- 02Few private renters
Only 5.8% of households rent privately, against 12.9% across Scotland.
- 03Mostly owner-occupied
91.2% of households own their home, against 62.4% across Scotland.
G78 2FP FAQs
01Is G78 2FP a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02Is G78 2FP safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
03Who lives in G78 2FP?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
04Which council covers G78 2FP?The local authority for G78 2FP is East Renfrewshire.
The local authority for G78 2FP is East Renfrewshire.
05How well connected is G78 2FP?Connectivity scores 2.2 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 2.2 out of 10.
Sources: Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.