G5 8AL postcode in Glasgow, Glasgow City

G5 8AL is a postcode in Glasgow, in the Govan ward of Glasgow City. It is in the Glasgow South West parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since May 2005.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at G5 8AL can get it Across Glasgow City: 95% Nearest station Anderston 850 m in a straight line MP Dr Zubir Ahmed Labour, Glasgow South West Council Glasgow City Bins, council tax and planning

Where G5 8AL is, and what is near it

Map of G5 8AL and what is near it Map of G5 8AL: its centre point, with the 85 other postcodes in the G5 8 sector, 2 railway stations, 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices, 3 bus stops and 5 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. G5 8AB: also in G5 8G5 8AD: also in G5 8G5 8AE: also in G5 8G5 8AF: also in G5 8G5 8AQ: also in G5 8G5 8AS: also in G5 8G5 8AW: also in G5 8G5 8AY: also in G5 8G5 8BA: also in G5 8G5 8BE: also in G5 8G5 8BF: also in G5 8G5 8BG: also in G5 8G5 8BH: also in G5 8G5 8BJ: also in G5 8G5 8BL: also in G5 8G5 8BN: also in G5 8G5 8BP: also in G5 8G5 8BU: also in G5 8G5 8BX: also in G5 8G5 8DF: also in G5 8G5 8DG: also in G5 8G5 8DJ: also in G5 8G5 8DL: also in G5 8G5 8DP: also in G5 8G5 8DU: also in G5 8G5 8DW: also in G5 8G5 8DZ: also in G5 8G5 8EB: also in G5 8G5 8ED: also in G5 8G5 8EE: also in G5 8G5 8EG: also in G5 8G5 8EH: also in G5 8G5 8EJ: also in G5 8G5 8EL: also in G5 8G5 8EP: also in G5 8G5 8ER: also in G5 8G5 8EU: also in G5 8G5 8HD: also in G5 8G5 8HE: also in G5 8G5 8HQ: also in G5 8G5 8HS: also in G5 8G5 8HX: also in G5 8G5 8JD: also in G5 8G5 8JH: also in G5 8G5 8JN: also in G5 8G5 8JQ: also in G5 8G5 8JY: also in G5 8G5 8JZ: also in G5 8G5 8LA: also in G5 8G5 8LB: also in G5 8G5 8LD: also in G5 8G5 8LG: also in G5 8G5 8LJ: also in G5 8G5 8LN: also in G5 8G5 8LP: also in G5 8G5 8LS: also in G5 8G5 8NB: also in G5 8G5 8ND: also in G5 8G5 8NG: also in G5 8G5 8NL: also in G5 8G5 8NP: also in G5 8G5 8NT: also in G5 8G5 8NW: also in G5 8G5 8NX: also in G5 8G5 8PA: also in G5 8G5 8PB: also in G5 8G5 8PH: also in G5 8G5 8PL: also in G5 8G5 8PN: also in G5 8G5 8QB: also in G5 8G5 8QF: also in G5 8G5 8QR: also in G5 8G5 8RA: also in G5 8G5 8RE: also in G5 8G5 8RJ: also in G5 8G5 8RR: also in G5 8G5 8RS: also in G5 8G5 8SG: also in G5 8 Glasgow G5 8AL Map of G5 8AL and what is near it Map of G5 8AL: its centre point, with the 85 other postcodes in the G5 8 sector, 2 railway stations, 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices, 3 bus stops and 5 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. Glasgow G5 8AL
  • G5 8AL
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  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 3 bus stops
  • 5 EV charging points

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8528, longitude -4.2670)

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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after G5 8AL?

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 G5 8AL?

Every home and business at G5 8AL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

G5 8AL 100% Glasgow City 95%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

G5 8AL 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 G5 8AL?

BinDayBuddy has not read Glasgow City Council's days for G5 8AL today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

Check the bin days for G5 8AL 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 G5 8AL?

The nearest railway station to the centre of G5 8AL is Anderston Rail Station, 850 metres away in a straight line.

  • Anderston Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
  • Glasgow Central Low Level Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
  • West Street SPT Subway Station Underground, metro or tram 350 mWalk

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

3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Laidlaw Street, 86 m away.

More stations near G5 8AL, 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 G5 8AL?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of G5 8AL, 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 G5 8AL?

5 within 1 km 35 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of G5 8AL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • For EV Charging point · 4 chargers · CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 450 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 550 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 550 mWalk

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 G5 8AL?

The nearest to the centre of G5 8AL, in a straight line.

  • Dental Scotland 550 mWalk
  • Shields Road Dental Practice Limited 950 mWalk
  • Westerwood Dental Clinic 1.0 kmWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near G5 8AL?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of G5 8AL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • A C Mackie, 16-18 Admiral Street Phone 0141 429 4131 750 mWalk
  • Mr Sanat Mehta, 34 Admiral Street Phone 0141 429 1884 750 mWalk
  • Gilbride Pharmacies, 40 Paisley Road West Phone 0141 429 2995 800 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 G5 8AL?

The nearest vets to the centre of G5 8AL 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 G5 8AL

Ward
Govan
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Glasgow
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
May 2005

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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