Overview for Acacia Way, GLASGOW, G72 7ZY

Introduction

Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland and the third-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2022, it had an estimated population as a defined locality of

632,350 and anchored an urban settlement of

1,028,220. The city was made a county of itself in 1893, prior to which it had been in the historic county of Lanarkshire (or Clydesdale). The city now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is administered by Glasgow City Council.

Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and the third-highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. Glasgow's major academic and cultural institutions enjoy international reputations including the Glasgow School of Art founded in 1845, University of Glasgow founded in 1451, University of Strathclyde with its origins in 1796, Glasgow Caledonian University, City of Glasgow College, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow founded in 1599, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architecture, culture, media, music scene, sports clubs and transport connections. It is the fifth-most visited city in the United Kingdom. The city hosted the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) at its main events venue, the SEC Centre. Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the first European Championships in 2018, and was one of the host cities for UEFA Euro 2020. The city is also well known in the sporting world for football, particularly for the Old Firm rivalry.

Glasgow grew from a small rural settlement close to Glasgow Cathedral and descending to the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland, and tenth largest by tonnage in Britain. Expanding from the medieval bishopric and episcopal burgh (subsequently royal burgh), and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow in the 15th century, it became a major centre of the Scottish Enlightenment in the 18th century. From the 18th century onwards, the city also grew as one of Britain's main hubs of oceanic trade with North America and the West Indies; soon followed by the Orient, India, and China. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the population and economy of Glasgow and the surrounding region expanded rapidly to become one of the world's pre-eminent centres of chemicals, textiles and engineering; most notably in the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry, which produced many innovative and famous vessels. Glasgow was the "Second City of the British Empire" for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Glasgow's population grew rapidly, reaching a peak of 1,127,825 people in 1938 (with a higher density and within a smaller territory than in subsequent decades). The population was greatly reduced following comprehensive urban renewal projects in the 1960s which resulted in large-scale relocation of people to designated new towns, such as Cumbernauld, Livingston, East Kilbride and peripheral suburbs, followed by successive boundary changes. Over 1,000,000 people live in the Greater Glasgow contiguous urban area, while the wider Glasgow City Region is home to over 1,800,000 people, equating to around 33% of Scotland's population. The city has one of the highest densities of any locality in Scotland at 4,023/km2.

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Summary for Acacia Way, GLASGOW, G72 7ZY

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Cambuslang East
within
South Lanarkshire
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near G72 7ZY

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
64
In Progress
152
Completed
0
Cancelled
126

Road Safety near G72 7ZY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Acacia Way, G72 7ZY that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near G72 7ZY

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Glasgow and nearby Videos From YouTube

GLASGOW DRONE FOOTAGE-CLYDESIDE JUNE 2021

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Channel: DRONE ZONE SERVICES (View Channel)

Published: 25 Jun 2021

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West parliamentary constituency.

Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Michael Shanks (Labour) since October 2023.

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Most Recent House Sales for Acacia Way, G72 7ZY

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for G72 7ZY

Latitude
55.817579
Longitude
-4.135272

Sunrise and Sunset at G72 7ZY

Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:48

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

G72 7ZY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear7.60%
Cloudy72.26%
Rain13.78%
Windy5.89%
Other0.47%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at G72 7ZY

Active
5
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for G72 7ZY

Introduced
1 Dec 1999

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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