G42 8BS postcode in Glasgow, Glasgow City

G42 8BS is a postcode in Glasgow, in the Southside Central ward of Glasgow City. It is in the Glasgow East parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses can get it. Glasgow City: 95% Nearest station Crosshill 300 m in a straight line MP John Grady Labour, Glasgow East Council Glasgow City Bins, council tax and planning

Where G42 8BS is, and what is near it

Map of G42 8BS and what is near it Map of G42 8BS: its centre point, with the 205 other postcodes in the G42 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 12 bus stops (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. G42 8AJ: also in G42 8G42 8AL: also in G42 8G42 8AS: also in G42 8G42 8AU: also in G42 8G42 8AX: also in G42 8G42 8AY: also in G42 8G42 8BB: also in G42 8G42 8BD: also in G42 8G42 8BF: also in G42 8G42 8BJ: also in G42 8G42 8BT: also in G42 8G42 8BU: also in G42 8G42 8BW: also in G42 8G42 8BX: also in G42 8G42 8BY: also in G42 8G42 8BZ: also in G42 8G42 8DA: also in G42 8G42 8DD: also in G42 8G42 8DP: also in G42 8G42 8DR: also in G42 8G42 8DS: also in G42 8G42 8DT: also in G42 8G42 8DW: also in G42 8G42 8EL: also in G42 8G42 8ES: also in G42 8G42 8TN: also in G42 8G42 8UA: also in G42 8G42 8UB: also in G42 8G42 8UD: also in G42 8G42 8UE: also in G42 8G42 8UF: also in G42 8G42 8UQ: also in G42 8G42 8XA: also in G42 8G42 8XB: also in G42 8G42 8XD: also in G42 8G42 8XE: also in G42 8G42 8XF: also in G42 8G42 8XG: also in G42 8G42 8XR: also in G42 8G42 8XT: also in G42 8 Bus stop 350 mGP 700 mGP 700 mSouthside Central G42 8BS Map of G42 8BS and what is near it Map of G42 8BS: its centre point, with the 205 other postcodes in the G42 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 12 bus stops (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Southside Central G42 8BS
  • G42 8BS
  • Other postcodes in G42 8: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 12 bus stops
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8310, longitude -4.2584)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after G42 8BS?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at G42 8BS?

Every home and business at G42 8BS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)100% can get it

Glasgow City: 95%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)100% can get it

Glasgow City: 99%

The line marks the figure across Glasgow City.

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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at G42 8BS?

BinDayBuddy has not read Glasgow City Council's days for G42 8BS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

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Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Food hygiene ratings at G42 8BS

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at G42 8BS. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to G42 8BS?

The nearest railway station to the centre of G42 8BS is Crosshill Rail Station, 300 metres away in a straight line.

  • Crosshill Rail Station Railway station 300 mWalk
  • Mount Florida Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
  • West Street SPT Subway Station Underground, metro or tram 2.1 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Queen's Park Avenue, 38 m away.

More stations near G42 8BS, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near G42 8BS?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of G42 8BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near G42 8BS?

0 within 1 km 14 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of G42 8BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Ionity Polmadie Charging point · 6 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
  • First Charge Charging point · 150 chargers 1.4 kmCycle
  • First Charge Charging point · 150 chargers 1.4 kmCycle

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near G42 8BS?

The nearest to the centre of G42 8BS, in a straight line.

  • Mount Florida Dental 400 mWalk
  • Queen's Drive Dental Practice 500 mWalk
  • Pure Dental Care 500 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near G42 8BS?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of G42 8BS, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • H Healthcare Group, 1000 Cathcart Road Phone 0141 632 1202 400 mWalk
  • Houlihan Pharmacy, 1047 Cathcart Road Phone 0141 632 1335 450 mWalk
  • Jmg (Pharmacists), 558 Cathcart Road Phone 0141 423 1856 600 mWalk

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near G42 8BS?

The nearest vets to the centre of G42 8BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for G42 8BS

Ward
Southside Central
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Glasgow
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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