G42 8BT postcode in Glasgow, Glasgow City

G42 8BT 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 at G42 8BT can get it Across Glasgow City: 95% Nearest station Crosshill 250 m in a straight line MP John Grady Labour, Glasgow East Council Glasgow City Bins, council tax and planning

Where G42 8BT is, and what is near it

Map of G42 8BT and what is near it Map of G42 8BT: 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 11 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. G42 8AG: also in G42 8G42 8AH: also in G42 8G42 8AJ: also in G42 8G42 8AL: also in G42 8G42 8AN: also in G42 8G42 8AP: also in G42 8G42 8AQ: also in G42 8G42 8AS: also in G42 8G42 8AT: also in G42 8G42 8AU: also in G42 8G42 8AW: 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 8BS: 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 8ER: also in G42 8G42 8ES: also in G42 8G42 8TA: also in G42 8G42 8TS: 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 8UJ: 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 Tram or metro 2.1 kmSouthside Central G42 8BT Map of G42 8BT and what is near it Map of G42 8BT: 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 11 bus stops (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Southside Central G42 8BT
  • G42 8BT
  • Other postcodes in G42 8: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 11 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 55.8312, longitude -4.2573)

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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after G42 8BT?

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 8BT?

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

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

G42 8BT 100% Glasgow City 95%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

G42 8BT 100% Glasgow City 99%
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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 8BT?

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

Check the bin days for G42 8BT on BinDayBuddy

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

Where is the nearest station to G42 8BT?

The nearest railway station to the centre of G42 8BT is Crosshill Rail Station, 250 metres away in a straight line.

  • Crosshill Rail Station Railway station 250 mWalk
  • Mount Florida Rail Station Railway station 550 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.

11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Queen's Park Avenue, 105 m away.

More stations near G42 8BT, 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 8BT?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of G42 8BT, 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 8BT?

0 within 1 km 14 within 3 km

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

  • Ionity Polmadie Charging point · 6 chargers 1.1 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 8BT?

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

  • Mount Florida Dental 450 mWalk
  • Cathcart Dental Surgery 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 8BT?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of G42 8BT, 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 500 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 8BT?

The nearest vets to the centre of G42 8BT 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 8BT

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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