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About

Govan occupies a low-lying area on the southern bank of the River Clyde, directly across from the city centre. Historically, its landscape was dominated by the immense Govan shipyards, which defined the area's economy and community for over a century. The built environment is a mix of traditional sandstone tenements and post-war housing developments, reflecting its long industrial history and subsequent regeneration efforts. The main thoroughfares are Govan Road and Paisley Road, which channel significant traffic through the area.

A central feature is Govan Cross, where the parish church of Govan Old stands. This ancient site, with its remarkable collection of early medieval carved stones, pre-dates Glasgow itself and serves as a key community landmark. The area remains a residential and commercial hub, with the modern Riverside Museum and the Clyde waterfront providing contemporary focal points alongside the enduring legacy of its maritime past.

All postcodes in Govan

G514XA

Drumoyne Road

G58AS

Wallace Street

G58ED

Centre Street

G511BJ

Langshot Street

G511JQ

Govan

G511PB

Clifford Street

G511PS

Eaglesham Place

G511RJ

Copland Road

G512LL

Napier Place

G512LW

Napier Drive

G513EF

Taransay Street

G513SS

Elderpark Street

G513XP

Uist Street

G514LF

Greengairs Avenue

G514ND

Ardnish Street

G58BH

Centre Street

G58BY

Clyde Place

G58RJ

Paisley Road

G411HW

Admiral Street

G411RR

Durham Street

G511LY

Langshot Street

G513HR

Craigton Drive

G513LW

Harmony Square

G513XN

Uist Street

G514DL

Balbeg Street

G514RP

Hardgate Road

G58EP

Commerce Street

G58LN

Morrison Street

G411DU

Sussex Street

G512RU

Carmichael Street

G512UB

Copland Road

G512WX

Govan Road

G513BU

Langlands Road

G513HE

Govan Road

G513HN

Loanbank Place

G513PB

Garmouth Street

G513RB

Arthurlie Street

G513SR

Elderpark Street

G514HY

Shieldhall Road

G514LJ

Burghead Drive

G514QN

Burghead Place

G514XH

Govan

G58DL

Commerce Street

G58RR

Paisley Road

G411JH

Stanley Street

G511BW

Harvie Street

G511PR

Academy Park

G512AJ

Clydebrae Street

G512BN

Govan Road

G512HF

Orton Place

G512LA

Hinshelwood Drive

G512LH

Napier Terrace

G512QL

Southcroft Street

G512TJ

Ibrox Terrace

G512UT

Copland Road

G513DN

Golspie Street

G513EW

Golspie Street

G513JH

Aboyne Street

G513PZ

Crossloan Road

G513XR

Arklet Road

G514AU

Drumoyne Road

G514NL

Mallaig Place

G514PJ

Holmfauldhead Drive

G511DJ

Brand Street

G511HL

Mavisbank Gardens

G512LS

Clydebrae Street

G514LB

Carleith Quadrant

G514QQ

Burghead Drive

G58AW

Morrison Street

G58BJ

Centre Street

G58BN

Wallace Street

G511QB

Clifford Street

G513AN

Howat Street

G513NT

Crossloan Terrace

G513RT

Cults Street

G513UT

Pearce Lane

G514AS

Arklet Road

G514LR

Galbraith Drive

G514LW

Burghead Drive

G514QB

St Kenneth Drive

G514RJ

Skipness Drive

G511HN

Mavisbank Gardens

G512JW

Govan

G512PA

Burndyke Square

G512QN

Copland Road

G58DG

Commerce Street

G58PN

Carnoustie Street

G511HA

Mair Street

G511HF

Govan Road

G511ND

Clifford Lane

G511PQ

Govan Road

G512AQ

Clydebrae Street

G512EZ

Govan

G512JQ

Govan

G512LF

Ibroxholm Avenue

G512RL

Brighton Street

G512YB

Fairley Street

G513AS

Rathlin Street

G513NL

Garmouth Street

G513QD

Crossloan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.