Living in G78: Liveability Score 57/100
East Renfrewshire, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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G78 scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 300 green spaces within 2km.
Services
30% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 2 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
91% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 5/10, around the national average.
Band D council tax £1,528/year, typical EPC rating C. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 120 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
G78 covers 709 active postcodes in East Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is G78 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for G78 at this time.
What are the schools like in G78?
Schools in G78 score 56/100. 30% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
How good is the broadband in G78?
Broadband in G78 scores 68/100. 91% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does G78 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include PA2, G53, G77. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for G78?
G78 scores 57/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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