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Location in East DunbartonshireBirdston sits where the marker shows within the county.

39,704
Population
16,189
Households
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About Birdston

Birdston is a small settlement located in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, within the G66 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Bearsden and is part of the wider Glasgow conurbation. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of mid-20th century housing and some older properties. It is well-connected by road, with the A808 running nearby, providing access to Glasgow and surrounding towns. The local area offers basic amenities, including schools, shops, and community facilities. Birdston is situated close to open green spaces, including parts of the Campsie Fells, which provide opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. The community is known for its strong local identity and active residents’ groups.

Local Data for Birdston

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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bishopbriggs Train Station 4.3 miles
Croy Train Station 4.4 miles
Stepps Train Station 4.6 miles
Robroyston Train Station 5 miles
Ashfield Train Station 5.7 miles
Barnhill Train Station 5.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Milton of Campsie 0.6 miles Kirkintilloch 1.2 miles Harestanes 1.4 miles Auchenreoch 1.4 miles Hayston 1.4 miles Oxgang 1.4 miles Rosebank 1.8 miles Waterside 1.8 miles Lenzie 1.9 miles Torrance 2 miles High Gallowhill 2 miles Lennoxtown 2.2 miles

Local Government

District East Dunbartonshire
Ward Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar
Constituency East Dunbartonshire

Frequently Asked Questions about Birdston

What is the population of Birdston?
Birdston has a population of approximately 39,704 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Birdston?
Birdston is covered by the G66 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Birdston?
The nearest railway station to Birdston is Bishopbriggs Train Station, about 4.3 miles away.

Streets in G66 30 shown View all streets

A891 2 Abbotsford Drive 3 Adamslie Crescent 1 Adamslie Drive 2 Albert Road 1 Alder Avenue 5 Alder Road 2 Alexander Place 4 Alexandra Avenue 4 Alexandra Gardens 2 Alexandra Park 1 Alexandra Road 2 Alexandra Street 4 Alford Avenue 1 Alloway Court 1 Alloway Drive 15 Alloway Gardens 1 Alloway Grove 2 Alloway Terrace 1 Almond Drive 2 Alva Place 1 Andrew Avenue 1 Anne Crescent 1 Antermony Road 9 Antonine 2 Applecross Road 1 Archibald Terrace 1 Argyle Gardens 1 Armour Court 1 Armour Drive 2

Postcodes in G66 50 shown View all postcodes

G66 1AA G66 1AB G66 1AD G66 1AE G66 1AF G66 1AG G66 1AH G66 1AJ G66 1AL G66 1AP G66 1AQ G66 1AR G66 1AS G66 1AU G66 1AW G66 1AX G66 1AY G66 1AZ G66 1BA G66 1BB G66 1BD G66 1BE G66 1BF G66 1BG G66 1BH G66 1BJ G66 1BL G66 1BN G66 1BP G66 1BQ G66 1BS G66 1BT G66 1BU G66 1BW G66 1BX G66 1BY G66 1BZ G66 1DA G66 1DB G66 1DD G66 1DE G66 1DF G66 1DG G66 1DH G66 1DL G66 1DN G66 1DP G66 1DQ G66 1DR G66 1DS