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Which area of Glasgow to move to is the most commonly asked question we receive. The answer is complex and depends on your situation, and we recommend visiting the area in person before making any big decisions if possible!
Broadly Glasgow is split into:
Each of these areas has its own sub-area, listed below.
This summary table highlights key features that should guide you in the right direction for further research.
Council tax in Glasgow includes Water rates. If comparing to England, remember to add on local water charges. Full valuations can be found here but has a guide the 2020 annual charges are:
By UK standards, Glasgow council tax rates are average.
As a guide, COuncil tax in the West End tends to be more expensive than the Southide. It's worth checking on each property before you agree. The Council Tax Band is usually declared on Rightmove / Zoopla listings.
Below each region has 3 ratings:
All ratings are based on access to Bus, Subway and Train. Parking in Glasgow is generally terrible unless you head into the suburbs, so it's worth factoring this in. While a bit expensive, on the whole Glasgow has good public transport by UK standards.
Area | Ideal For | Pros | Cons | Public Transport | 2 Bed Flat Rent |
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Hyndland | Professionals, Families | Leafy, huge buildings and one of the most desirable areas of Glasgow. Easy to get to on the train. | Bit quiet if you're looking for a lot of night life, expensive. No Subway. | Yellow | £1,000+ |
Hillhead | Professionals, Students | In the thick of it, you're near the bustling Byres Road and Great Western Road (GWR) with easy access to the city center on the subway, or Kelvingrove Park and the Botanical Gardens | Can be busy with a mix of nightlife and students. Not the cheapest area | Green | £900 |
Partick | Students, Professionals, Families | Slightly cheaper than other areas in the West End. Great public transport access via Kelvinhall, Lots of shops and bars on Dumbarton Road | Perhaps not quite as lively as other areas | Green | £800 |
Kelvinside | Students | Close to Botanics, usually a bit cheaper than the west end generally | Further from public transport and shops, but still walking distance. | Yellow | £800 |
Finnieston | Students | Loads of great food / bars. Close to the Clyde, SEC and train stations to get around | Busy / Noisy | Green | £800 |
Woodlands | Students | Cheap, plenty of bars in the area, great subway connections. | Common complaints about Mice | Green | £700 |
Park Circus | Footballers, Wealth families | The most desirable part of Glasgow. Beautiful townhouses, amazing views and right next to the Kelvingrove Park | Residential, expensive | Yellow | £1300 |
Area | Ideal For | Pros | Cons | 2 Bed Flat Rent |
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Govanhill | Students, English People | Cheap, near to train stations and Queens Park | Debates between it being fine, a war zone, and too full of plummy English students. RTD | £600 |
Strathbungo | Professionals, Families | ??? | ??? | £700 |
Shawlands | Professionals, Families | ??? | ??? | £700 |
Pollockshaws | Professionals, Families | ??? | ??? | £700 |
Mount Florida | Professionals, Families | ??? | ??? | £700 |
Muirend | Professionals, Families | ??? | ??? | £700 |
Cessnock / Ibrox | Families | Good access to West End / Central. Plenty of shops and takeaways | Busy when football is on, not the most glamorous area | £700 |
Ibrox | Professionals, Families | ??? | ??? | £700 |