About Thornton Road
Thornton Road is a street located near East Kilbride. It uses the postcode G74 5AL. The street has a length of approximately 1,522 metres.
Thornton Road is located within the South Lanarkshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Thornton Road is located within the county of Lanarkshire, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 340.01 miles North West from central London., 6.79 miles South from Glasgow, 42.77 miles West from Edinburgh and 68.68 miles South West from Dundee.
Thornton Road is within the Post Town of GLASGOW
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Map of Thornton Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near Thornton Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Home Connexions | 21 St.James Avenue, Hairmyres, East Kilbride, G74 5QD | Visit Website |
| The Home Hub | 25c St. James Avenue, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 5QD | Visit Website |
| Brighton & Beck | Unit 2.8, 1 Redwood Crescent, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 5PA | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Thornton Road
Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.763177 |
| Longitude | -4.241190 |
| OS Easting (X): | 259395 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 654474 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS594545 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Thornton Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is located within the local authority area of South Lanarkshire Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is located within the ward of East Kilbride West.
What County is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is located within the ceremonial county of Lanarkshire.
What Constituency is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is located within the constituency of East Kilbride &Strathaven and Lesmahagow.
What Part of the UK is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Thornton Road in?
Thornton Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Thornton Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Braehead Road | junction |
| Park Drive | junction |
| Thorn Avenue | junction |
| Ravenscourt | junction |
| Peel Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Thornton Road G74 5AL
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
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| Sunset | 22:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Thornton Road G74 5AL
| Observed at Weather Station: | Glasgow/Bishopton 4 July 2024 at 04:00 (15.07 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.2°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00132497 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Farming Communities |
| LSOA Code: | S01012952 |
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| LSOA Name: | Thorntonhall &Jackton and Gardenhall - 05 |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002426 |
| MSOA Name: | Thorntonhall &Jackton and Gardenhall |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco East Kilbride Express |
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| Redcliffe Dr, East Kilbride, G75 8YQ |
| 0345 610 2869 |
| Distance: 1.62 Miles |
| Directions from Thornton Road to Tesco East Kilbride Express |
| Morrisons East Kilbride - Stewartfield |
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| 2 MacNeish Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4TT |
| 01355 237288 |
| Distance: 1.68 Miles |
| Directions from Thornton Road to Morrisons East Kilbride - Stewartfield |
| Iceland East Kilbride |
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| Unit 2, Greenhills Shop Centre, East Kilbride, G75 8TT |
| 01355279512 |
| Distance: 1.85 Miles |
| Directions from Thornton Road to Iceland East Kilbride |
| Tesco Clarkston Express |
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| Busby Rd, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7AT |
| 0345 671 9286 |
| Distance: 2.25 Miles |
| Directions from Thornton Road to Tesco Clarkston Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01697 | GLASGOW BUSBY - WSBUS | P7 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.8 | 2.8 | 4.2 | N | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Lanarkshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton &ML3 0AA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 740 6080 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of East Kilbride &Strathaven and Lesmahagow |
| The Member of Parliament is Lisa Cameron |
| Details for the MP Lisa Cameron on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lisa Cameron on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Lisa Cameron won with a majority of 13,322 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 81,224 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: East Kilbride West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Lanarkshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Mossneuk Primary School
Address: Mossneuk Primary School, Mossneuk Drive, East Kilbride, G75 8XQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01355 239777
Jackton Primary School
Address: Jackton Primary School, Rochester Avenue, EAST KILBRIDE, G75 8WG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Eaglesham Primary School
Address: Eaglesham Primary School, 25 Strathaven Road, Eaglesham, GLASGOW, G76 0LF
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: 0141 570 7160
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| University Hospital Hairmyres | Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride | G75 8RG | 1.26 Km | View Directions |
| Red Deer Centre/day Hospital | Alberta Avenue, Westwood, East Kilbride | G75 8NH | 2.82 Km | View Directions |
| Eastwood Resource Centre | 38 Seres Rd, Clarkston, Glasgow | G76 7QF | 4.15 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Thornton Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ENHANCE DENTAL CARE | 41 St James Retail Centre, East Kilbride | G74 5QD | 0.87 Km | View Directions |
| ALISTAIR CAMPBELL DENTAL | 130 Westwood Square, East Kilbride | G75 8JQ | 2.56 Km | View Directions |
| STEWARTFIELD DENTAL CARE | Unit1, 5 Macneish Way, Stewartfield, East Kilbrid | G74 4TT | 2.71 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Thornton Road
KILBRYDE HOSPICE
Address: MCGUINNESS WAY, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, G75 8GJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01355 202020
SHEDDENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SHEDDENS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 5A EAGLESHAM ROAD, CLARKSTON, GLASGOW, G76 7BU
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 442356
CAROLSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1/2 CAROLSIDE GARDENS, CLARKSTON, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G76 7BX
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 443511
THE MURRAY SURGERY
Address: 50 THE MURRAY ROAD, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, G75 0RT
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01355 225374
MAVOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HUNTER HEALTH CENTRE, ANDREW STREET, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, G74 1AD
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01355 573790
KIRKVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HUNTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, ANDREW STREET, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, G74 1AD
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01355 575630
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Thornton Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Redwood Health Stores Ltd | 39 St James Avenue, St James Retail Centre, East Kilbride, | G74 5QD | 01355 200 370 | View Directions | |
| Ernarxo Ltd | 16 Westwood Square, East Kilbride | G75 8JQ | 01355 226104 | View Directions | |
| Complements of Scotland Ltd | 20 Main Street, Busby | G76 8DU | 0141 644 4344 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Thornton Road
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Thorntonhall Station is 0.54 miles away.
Address: Thorntonhall station, Peel Road, Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, G74 5AB
Thorntonhall is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Thorntonhall Station is an unstaffed station.
Hairmyres Station is 0.83 miles away.
Address: Hairmyres station, Eaglesham Crescent, near the B764, Hairmyres, G75 8SW
Hairmyres is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Hairmyres Station is an unstaffed station.