Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire spans about 259 km² (100 sq mi) in Scotland.

Land area259 km² (100 sq mi)
Postcode districts13
Places43
Largest townPaisley

Outline from Office for National Statistics and Ordnance Survey data, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Renfrewshire at a Glance

185,061Population58th biggest
Avg house price
Avg income
715/km²Density20th densest
259 km²Land area

Amenities & Getting Around

0GP practices
10Train stations
31EV charge points

Source: NHS, National Rail and Open Charge Map.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire has a population of about 185,061 people, at a density of 715 per square kilometre.

Largest Towns in Renfrewshire 8

Paisley
89K
Johnstone
33.9K
Renfrew
22.5K
Port Glasgow
15.5K
Erskine
13.8K
Bishopton
13K
Bridge of Weir
5.4K
Lochwinnoch
3.2K

Location

Elevation & Terrain

Lowest point Langbank , 0 ft (0 m)
Highest point Clevans , 469 ft (143 m)
Average across towns 98 ft (30 m)
Elevation range 469 ft (143 m)

Renfrewshire stretches from 0 ft at Langbank up to 469 ft at Clevans, a span of 469 ft across 43 towns and villages. This reflects notably varied terrain, with clear contrasts between lower valleys and higher ground.

Main Towns in Renfrewshire 16

Renfrewshire has 43 towns, villages and localities in total. The main towns are shown below. You can also browse the full A to Z of every place in Renfrewshire.

Browse all 43 places in Renfrewshire →

Postcode Areas in Renfrewshire 1

Renfrewshire is served by 1 postcode area. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.

Neighbouring Counties 6