G46 6EF postcode in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire
G46 6EF is a postcode in Giffnock, in the Giffnock and Thornliebank ward of East Renfrewshire. It is in the East Renfrewshire parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where G46 6EF is, and what is near it
- G46 6EF
- Other postcodes in G46 6: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8070, longitude -4.2805)
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 G46 6EF?
- East RenfrewshireCouncil East Renfrewshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in East Renfrewshire for 2026‑27: £1,620. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- East RenfrewshireParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Blair McDougall (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Blair McDougall
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 G46 6EF?
Every home and business at G46 6EF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
East Renfrewshire: 95%
East Renfrewshire: 99%
The line marks the figure across East Renfrewshire.
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 G46 6EF?
BinDayBuddy does not read East Renfrewshire Council's collection days yet.
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 G46 6EF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of G46 6EF is Muirend Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- Muirend Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Giffnock Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near G46 6EF, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near G46 6EF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of G46 6EF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Merrylee Medical Centre Phone 0141 633 2345 1.2 kmCycle
- Williamwood Medical Practice Phone 0141 620 0333 1.5 kmCycle
- Dr Masson & Partners Phone 0141 648 5858 1.5 kmCycle
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 G46 6EF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of G46 6EF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 4 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
- Arnold Clark Charge Charging point · 6 chargers 2.5 kmCycle
- Charge Point 51095 Charging point · No details mapped 2.6 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near G46 6EF?
The nearest to the centre of G46 6EF, in a straight line.
- Giffnock Dental Practice 900 mWalk
- United Dental Care 1.0 kmWalk
- Merrylee Dental Practice 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near G46 6EF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of G46 6EF, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- James Mckeever, 521-523 Clarkston Road Phone 0141 637 2014 600 mWalk
- New Life Healthcare, 665 Clarkston Road Phone 0141 637 6000 850 mWalk
- Central Pharmacies UK, 15 Fenwick Road Phone 0141 637 1907 900 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 G46 6EF?
The nearest vets to the centre of G46 6EF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 141 636 7190 1.8 kmCycle
- Taylor Veterinary Practice 1.9 kmCycle
- The Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital Phone +44 141 649 4949 1.9 kmCycle
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 G46 6EF
- Ward
- Giffnock and Thornliebank
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Giffnock
- 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
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
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.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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