Living in Possilpark

To the north of the River Clyde lies Possilpark, a district that offers a wonderful range of property options for those seeking a home that's closer to the city centre. It boasts excellent commuter links, plenty of locally-based amenities and close proximity to the main campus of the University of Glasgow. Once the site of a famous ironworks foundry, it has benefitted from a great deal of regeneration in recent years.

Trains from Possilpark & Parkhouse station make it easy for commuters to get into the heart of the city, and of course they also enable locals to make their way into Glasgow for a night on the town. The station, which is located close to the junction of Balmore Road and Saracen Street, offers direct journeys to Glasgow Queen Street, with journey times around the ten-minute mark.

For anyone looking to head out of the city, the M8 motorway lies to the south of Possilpark. This highly convenient route allows for extremely easy access to Edinburgh, along with links to Stirling, Livingston and the Forth Road Bridge. A number of bus routes make their way through Possilpark, offering cheap transport into and out of the city centre.

A convenient location for the city's student population

Many people who are looking for flats to rent in Glasgow are students enrolled at the University of Glasgow, of course. Possilpark is a popular neighbourhood with the student population, in part because of the proximity. Gilmorehill, the site of the main campus, is just two miles from here, while the University's School of Veterinary Medicine is just three miles away to the west in Bearsden.

It should be noted that Possilpark is also a good location for parents of young children. There is a great selection of schools to be found here, including St Theresa's Primary in Stonyhurst Street, St Cuthbert's in Blisland Road and for the older pupils secondary education is available at Hyndland, Hillhead and, closer to home, at St Roch's in Royston Road.

Anyone who is searching for houses to rent in Glasgow will want to know information about local healthcare facilities, of course, and here in Possilpark there are plenty of options. They include Saracen Medical Centre in Bardowie Street and Possilpark Health and Care Centre in Saracen Street. Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital are both within easy reach.

There's something to suit all tastes here in Possilpark

One of the many advantages of living in an area like Possilpark is the comprehensive selection of property options which are open to you. Whether you're looking for a small flat or a large town house you will find it here and for a surprisingly affordable monthly rent. And thanks to intensive regeneration projects in recent years, many of the available homes are relatively new.

Living in Dowanhill, Possilpark or any other northern suburbs of Glasgow brings with it a number of impressive advantages. Plenty of picturesque countryside is within easy reach, yet you remain just minutes from the centre of one of Europe's most exciting cities. As well as the buzzing nightlife that Glasgow offers, you'll also be near to some world-famous cultural landmarks such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the city's Gallery of Modern Art.

Possilpark is becoming an increasingly viable option for newcomers to Glasgow as well as to locals looking to move. To find out more about the benefits of making the switch to this neighbourhood, just pick up the phone and call Citylets. We have all the advice and guidance that you need, and we're always available for a friendly and informative chat.