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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

G512BW

Burndyke Court

G512EP

Clynder Street

G512EW

Clynder Street

G512UR

Copland Road

G512YS

Hinshelwood Drive

G513BD

Langlands Road

G513PD

Garmouth Street

G514BD

Ardshiel Road

G514HD

Luma Gardens

G514NX

Elder Grove Avenue

G514SL

Bogmoor Road

G514TS

Arduthie Road

G519DY

Summertown Road

G58AD

Commerce Street

G58QB

Scotland Street

G511HJ

Brand Street

G511QQ

Kirkwood Street

G512XS

Hinshelwood Drive

G512XX

Summertown Road

G513BE

Rosneath Street

G514BJ

Drumoyne Road

G514UW

Mcgregor Street

G514XB

Arklet Road

G411HJ

Seaward Lane

G511AG

Elizabeth Street

G511LB

Govan Road

G512DU

Vicarfield Street

G512LY

Summertown Road

G513RH

Craigton Road

G513SZ

Elderpark Street

G513TA

Craigton Road

G514JB

Cowden Street

G514JR

Burghead Place

G514JU

Moss Road

G58DW

Commerce Street

G411BB

Admiral Street

G411BS

Cornwall Street South

G511AT

Ibrox Street

G511DW

Brand Street

G512RN

Woodville Street

G514GX

Duthil Street

G58AQ

Clyde Place

G58PH

Carnoustie Place

G511AH

Carmichael Street

G511QA

Kirkwood Street

G511RF

Copland Road

G512PT

Dunsmuir Street

G513XJ

Uist Street

G514GY

Inverness Street

G514JH

Shieldhall Road

G514UN

Ardneil Road

G59HR

Bridge Street

G511AD

Brand Street

G511AZ

Govan

G511BP

Festival Court

G511QD

Clifford Street

G511TJ

Govan Road

G512XP

Hinshelwood Drive

G513HQ

Helen Street

G513SE

Crossloan Terrace

G514ES

Inverness Street

G514HH

Tormore Street

G514JF

Langcroft Road

G514NP

Mallaig Road

G514QU

Aboukir Street

G514TT

Lunan Place

G514XP

Garmouth Street

G58EG

Centre Street

G58EL

Broomielaw

G411HP

Admiral Street

G511DR

Brand Place

G512BJ

Govan Road

G512BQ

Dava Street

G513BL

Langlands Road

G513BQ

Langlands Road

G514GD

Holmfauldhead Drive

G514NT

Mallaig Road

G512BT

Summertown Road

G512QE

Merryland Street

G513HF

Helen Street

G514EL

Mallaig Road

G512XD

Hinshelwood Drive

Data Sources

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