Living in G79: Liveability Score 60/100
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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G79 scores 60 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 746 green spaces within 2km.
Services
1 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 0 GP surgeries and 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
95% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.
Band D council tax £1,379/year. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Moderate transport coverage: some public transport available.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 103 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
G79 covers 2 active postcodes in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is G79 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for G79 at this time.
What are the schools like in G79?
Schools in G79 score 41/100. 1 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in G79?
Broadband in G79 scores 85/100. 95% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does G79 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include G75, G74, G76. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for G79?
G79 scores 60/100, 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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