Area Name:

Jordanhill

Part of Glasgow:

West End (North of River Clyde)

Postcode:

G13

With its highly rated schools, good transportation links together with its mix of large detached, semi detached and terraced properties, Jordanhill is of instant appeal to families particularly those who do not wish to pay for their child's education or who cannot afford the pricier Kelvinside. 3 and 4 bed houses are in high demand and command a premium to most other areas.

Marks

9 (out of 10)

Jordanhill is located to the far west of the city bounded by Anniesland to its northern boundary, Scotstoun to its south and Broomhill to its East.

The heart of the area is generally considered to be around Jordanhill School which offers families located within its catchment area one of the finest state run schools in the country.

Such is the quality of the school and the demand for places that the area is in huge demand for parents who wish to provide the best education that money does not need to buy.

The area has good transport links into Glasgow either by the regular train service from Jordanhill Station on Crow Road or by road.

The area is close to both Clydeside Expressway and the Clyde Tunnel allowing links either to the south of the River, to Glasgow Airport or the City Centre itself in under 15 minutes.

Marks:

8 (out of 10)

The strength of the area is undoubtedly the high quality of the local comprehensive School. Jordanhill school ranks as one of the best comprehensive schools in the country and its high pass rates at all National Exams normally substantiate this.

Jordanhill was originally also was home to the Teacher Training College which subsequently became a Campus of the University of Strathclyde.

The green and open spaces of Victoria Park is much under rated. The park is less used by the inhabitants of Jordanhill since the majority of properties lie on generous plots with well maintained front and rear gardens.

There is a large Morrison's Superstore located just beyond Anniesland Cross together with some smaller supermarkets and mini markets located on Great Western Road itself.

Shops within Jordanhill itself are limited. Those which are available are grouped around Jordanhill Train Station on Crow Road and further south towards Broomhill. Braehead Shopping Centre and Leisure facilities are also widely used since it is a mere 10 minute drive through the Clyde Tunnel by car.

Dining out, pubs, clubs and restaurants are generally best found in the centre of Glasgow or in the West End which is only 5 minutes away by train or bus.

The amenities of the City Centre are also a mere 15 minutes away by train. The train service itself is reliable and frequent and provides direct links into Glasgow City Centre or to the West Coast Town of Helensburgh or to Balloch.

There are also good bus services along Great Western Road or along Crow Road into the City.

Scotstoun Leisure Centre is also nearby to the immediate south of Jordanhill providing excellent sports facilities including badminton, indoor tennis, football, hockey, swimming, squash and various clubs and classes to suit all users.

Marks:

9 (out of 10)

There are also a limited number of tenement properties with Retail Units at Ground Floor level on Crow Road.

New build flats are becoming more common in order to satisfy demand for the area particularly with the buy to let investor.

The main attraction to the area however is undoubtedly the mix of terraced houses, semi detached houses and villas which lie in the centre of Jordanhill itself. Southbrae Gardens is a particularly good example of this type.

For obvious reasons the larger properties in the Northern section of Jordanhill are in greater demand due to the proximity to the campus and school, however the southern section is almost as popular particularly with the proximity to the park and the local low level West Coast Mainline train stations to the east and west.

The build quality of these properties is very good; most properties have generous gardens to both front and rear which belies its city location. The only downside is that availability is low in terms of demand and it is rare for any such property to be on the letting market for any length of time.

Population:

The existing population is predominately middle class families. Adults usually work in the city. There is a low percentage of rented accommodation in this area which increases the demand for properties when they become available. Jordanhill is a well established area with a strong sense of community and a family feel most of which is generated by Jordanhill School and the University of Strathclyde (formerly Jordanhill) Campus.

Parking:

No restrictions to most Residential streets. No parking permissible on main arterial roads.

History of Area

The name Jordanhill is understood to come from a previous association with the Knights Templar in the area hence the local area names of Knightswood, Temple and Jordanhill the last denoting perhaps some similarity or reference to the lands or buildings of the Jordan Valley.

From the start of the Industrial Revolution rich seams of coal and ironstone were discovered in the area and the area became a strong mining community for over 100 Years.

The original miner’s houses which have long since disappeared, consisted of single apartment stone built cottages with tiled or thatched roofs and earth floors.

In 1863 Craigend Cottages were built in Jordanhill the first of the modern housing which still stands today. This was later followed by further speculative developments in Munro Place and Helensburgh Place.

Further developments of 2 and 3 bed cottages were added until Claythorne had developed into a small community by the late 19^th Century.

The area is divided into 2 main sections namely North Jordanhill and South Jordanhill both parts being divided by the West Coast Rail line which runs in an east West axis.

The north Jordanhill section is built largely around the University campus and School with the south section extending from Victoria Park in the South to the line of the railway line.

The southern section was constructed in 2 main phases. The first was completed in 1912 to the immediate south of the railway line.

The second extends down to Victoria Park and consists of approximately 250 units of either terraced houses or semi detached villas constructed from 1925 by the Balshagray Building Company.

These are the properties in Mitre Road, Essex Drive, Westland Drive and on Victoria Park Drive North itself.

Local Council:

Glasgow City Council,

Telephone: 0141 287 2000

Website : http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/

Nearest Police Station:

Strathclyde Police 1380 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow ,

Maryhill, Glasgow, G20 9TX

Telephone: 0141 532 3700

Nearest Hospital:

Western Infirmary, Dumbarton Road,

Glasgow G11 6NT

Telephone: 0141 211 2000

Website : http://www.nhsgg.org.uk/content/default.asp?page=s2_2&loc_id=14/

Nearest Library:

Whiteinch Library, 14 Victoria Park Drive South

Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 9RL

Telephone: 0141 959 1376

Nearest Retail Area:

Dumbarton Road, Byres Road, (Limited amount of Retail available at Anniesland Cross and Crow Road)

Nurseries:

Westbourne Gardens

10-12 Woodend Dr

Glasgow G13 1QS

Telephone: 0141 959 5565

Harleys House, 99 Thornwood Dr

Glasgow G11 7PR

Telephone: 0141 334 0939

Munro Nursery, Munro Place,

Glasgow G13 2UW

Telephone: 0141 959 0438

Greenacres Private Nursery

41 Helensburgh Dr

Glasgow G13 1RR

Telephone: 0141 958 0819

Primary Schools:

Jordanhill Primary School

45 Chamberlain Road

Jordanhill, Glasgow G13 1SP

Telephone: 0141 576 2500

Broomhill Primary School

57 Edgehill Road

Broomhill, Glasgow G11 7HZ

Tel. 0141 334 5171

Kelvindale Primary School

12 Dorchester Place

Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0BP

Telephone: 0141 334 5005

St. Aloysius, 45 Hill Street,

Garnethill, Glasgow. G3 6RJ

Telephone: 0141 332 3190 (Independent Fee paying school)

Website: http://www.staloysius.org/

The Glasgow Academy Colebrooke Street

Glasgow G12 8HE

Telephone: 0141 334 8558 (Independent Fee paying school)

http://www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk/

Secondary Schools:

Knightswood Secondary School

60 Knightswood Road

Knightswood G13 2XD

Telephone: 0141 582 0160

Jordanhill Secondary School

45 Chamberlain Road

Jordanhill, Glasgow G13 1SP

Telephone: 0141 576 2500

Hyndland Secondary School, Lauderdale Gardens

Glasgow G12 9RQ.

Telephone: 0141 582 0130

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/GoingtoSchool/Findaschool/

St. Aloysius, 45 Hill Street,

Garnethill Glasgow G3 6RJ

Telephone: 0141 3323190 (Independent Fee paying school)

Website: http://www.staloysius.org/

The Glasgow Academy, Colebrooke Street

Glasgow G12 8HE

Telephone: 0141 334 8558 (Independent Fee paying school)

Website: http://www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk/

Further Education:

University of Glasgow, University Avenue

Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8QQ

Telephone: 0141 330 2000

Website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/

University of Strathclyde, Cathedral Street,

City Centre, Glasgow G1

Telephone: 0141 582 0190

Website: http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road
City Centre, Glasgow. G4 0BA

Telephone: 0800 027 9171

Website: http://www.gcal.ac.uk/

Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street,

Garnethill, Glasgow. G3 6RQ

Telephone: 0141 353 4517

Website:  http://www.gsa.ac.uk/

Stow College 43 Shamrock Street

Cowcaddens,  Glasgow G4 9LD

Telephone: 0141-332 1786

Website: http://www.stow.ac.uk/

Nearest Airport:

Glasgow International Airport (4.4 miles)

Abbotsinch, Paisley, PA3 2SJ

Website: http://www.glasgowairport.com/

Train Stations:

Jordanhill Station

Crow Road, Glasgow, G2 4PR

Telephone: 0845 748 4950

Scotstounhill Station, Ristol Road (0.2 miles)

Knightswood, Glasgow City, G13 1QG

Scotrail Glasgow North West route
Scotstounhill station is staffed for the majority of the day, with level access from street to ticket office. There is level access to both platforms with a connecting footbridge between platforms. Induction loop at ticket window. A ramp is available with prior notice. There is a free parking with 7 spaces, including 1 designated disabled. There is a public phone 200 metres from the station entrance. CCTV in operation

Hyndland Station (0.5 miles)

Queensborough Gardens, Hyndland, Glasgow, G12 9PP

Website:http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/content/travelinfo/station-info.php?stationletter=H

Bus Station:

Buchanan Bus Station (3.6 miles)

Killermont St, Glasgow, G2 3NW

Telephone: 0141 333 3708

Taxi

Glasgow Taxis

Telephone: 0141 429 7070

Website: http://www.glasgowtaxisltd.co.uk/

Nearby Landmarks:

Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road,

Glasgow G12 0UE
Telephone: 0141 334 2422

Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens (1863 by James Cousland)

Grosvenor Terrace, 1855 by J T Rochead (Grade A Listed from 15/12/1970)

Great Western Terrace Masterplan (1855-1867 by Decimus Burton)

Former Kelvinside Parish Church, 731 Great Western Road

BBC Queen Margaret Drive, (1869 by JT Rochead)

Scots College, BBC Queen Margaret Drive (1895 by John Keppie & Charles Rennie Mackintosh)

North Park Terrace, Hamilton Drive, Hillhead ( 1866 by Alexander "Greek" Thomson)

Belgrave Terrace, Great Western Road

Buckingham Terrace, Great Western Road

Western Baths, Cranworth Street, Hillhead

Curler's Tavern, Byres Road (dating from 18th Century)

Botanic Gardens Garage, (now Arnold Clarks) Vinicombe Street, Hillhead

The Salon Cinema (1912-1913 by Brand & Lithgow) Vinicombe Street, Hi

Glasgow University, University Avenue,

Hillhead, Glasgow. G12 8QQ

Telephone: 0141-330 2000

Website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/

Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, Argyle Street,

Kelvingrove, Glasgow.G3 8AG
Telephone: 0141 276 9599

Website: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=4

Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay
Finnieston Glasgow. G51 1EA

Telephone: 0871 540 1000

Website: http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/

Armadillo, SECC,

Finnieston Glasgow G3 8YW
Telephone: 0141 248 3000

Website: http://www.secc.co.uk/

Tickets Website: http://www.secctickets.com/

Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street,

Garnethill, Glasgow. G3 6RQ

Telephone: 0141 353 4517

Website:  http://www.gsa.ac.uk/

Eating Out:

Lock 27, 1100 Crow Rd

Anniesland, Glasgow G13 1JT

Telephone: 0141 958 0853

Ecco, 808 Crow Rd

Glasgow G13 1LY

Tel. 0141 950 2067

Bruschetta Cafe Bistro, 846 Crow Rd

Glasgow G13 1HU

Tel. 0141 959 8050

I Chai, 1015 Crow Rd

Glasgow G13 1JP

Tel. 0141 959 3900

New Canton, 944 Crow Rd

Glasgow G13 1JD

Tel. 0141 950 6611

Smith's, 42 Dalsetter Av

Glasgow G15 8TE

Tel. 0141 552 6539

McDonald's Restaurants Ltd, 1841 Great Western Rd

Glasgow G13 2UX

Tel. 0141 959 7933

Bars & Pubs:

Lock 27, 1100 Crow Rd

Anniesland, Glasgow G13 1JT

Telephone: 0141 958 0853

The Three Craws, 501 Crow Rd

Glasgow. G11 7DN

Telephone: 0141 958 1221

Food & Drink:

Morrisons, 900 Crow Rd
Glasgow, G13 1JD

Telephone: 0141 959 5689

http://www.morrisons.co.uk

Theatre:

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St,

City Centre, Glasgow, G2 3NY

Telephone: 0141 353 8000

Website: http://www.grch.com/

Mitchell Theatre, 6 Granville St,

Sandyford, Glasgow. G3 7DR

Telephone: 0141 287 5005

King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street,

City Centre, Glasgow, G2 4JN

Telephone: 0141 248 5332

Website: http://www.theambassadors.com/kings/

Grosvenor Cinema, 24 Ashton Lane,

Hillhead, Glasgow. G12 8SJ

Telephone: 0141 339 8444

Website: http://www.grosvenorcinema.co.uk/

Public Facilities:

Scotstoun Leisure Centre &

National Badminton Academy, Danes Drive

Jordanhill, Glasgow. G14 9HU
Telephone: 0141 959 4000

Private Gyms:

Greens Health and Fitness, 141 Finnieston Street
Glasgow. G3 8HB

Telephone: 0141 243 2200

Website: http://www.greensonline.co.uk/

Jordanhill Bowling Club, 112 Randolph Rd

Jordanhill, Glasgow. G11 7DU

Telephone: 0141 357 3943

Broomhill Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, 399 Crow Rd,

Broomhill, Glasgow, G11 7DZ, UK

Telephone: 0141 334 2519

Golf Clubs:

Pollok Golf Club, 90 Barrhead Road
Glasgow. G43 1BG

Telephone: 0141 632 1080

Website: http://www.pollokgolf.com/

Haggs Castle Golf Club, 70 Dumbreck Road

Dumbreck, Glasgow. G41 4SN

Telephone: 0141 427 1157

Website: http://www.haggscastlegolfclub.com/

Milngavie Golf Club, Laighpark
Milngavie, Glasgow. G62 8EP,

Telephone: 0141 956 1619

Website: http://www.milngaviegc.com/

Best Streets:

Tips:

As with many parts of most large cities accommodation becomes much more affordable on the fringes of the area or in the adjoining areas of Anniesland or Knightswood.

If you struggle to secure the property you are looking for in Jordanhill we would suggest looking at Scotstoun to the immediate south of Jordanhill itself. Transportation links are still good in Scotstoun and it is a well established residential area.

Due to the amount of recent developments in the area there are a larger number of flats available to rent in Jordanhill as many have been purchased by private landlords for the buy to let market. As a result this type of property is much more affordable.

Traditional style tenements are rare in the area and if you are looking to rent this type of accommodation we would suggest that you consider Broomhill which is to the south east of Jordanhill along Crow Road.

Further Reading:

Detailed History of Jordanhill:

http://www.strath.ac.uk/Departments/JHLibrary/archives/campbell.html

External Links:

Rail Network Guide: http://www.spt.co.uk/rail/railnetwork.html

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