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Covering Giffnock, Kennishead, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank, including Giffnock and Thornliebank, Greater Pollok, Newlands/Auldburn. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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G46 (Giffnock) in a nutshell

G46 covers Giffnock, Kennishead, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank, in East Renfrewshire and Glasgow City. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for G46

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Two councils in one district

G46 is split between East Renfrewshire and Glasgow City. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

G46 stretches across Giffnock and Thornliebank, Greater Pollok, Newlands/Auldburn and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'G46', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Glasgow homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Glasgow: 66.7% purpose-built flats, 1.7% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Glasgow page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does G46 cover?

G46 (Giffnock, Kennishead, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank) includes the wards of Giffnock and Thornliebank, Greater Pollok, Newlands/Auldburn, Newton Mearns North and Neilston, Newton Mearns South and Eaglesham (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to G46?

Neighbouring districts include G43 (Mansewood), G77 (Newton Mearns), G44 (Cathcart), G51 (Govan), G76 (Busby) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering G46 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in G46?

About 11,165 households and 26,478 residents at the 2011 Census, across 675 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is G46 in?

G46 sits in East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire, Glasgow South, Glasgow South West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
G46 1
Areas covered
Giffnock, Kennishead, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank 2
Active postcodes
675 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,165 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
26,478 2
Electoral wards
Giffnock and Thornliebank, Greater Pollok, Newlands/Auldburn, Newton Mearns North and Neilston, Newton Mearns South and Eaglesham 4
Parliamentary constituencies
East Renfrewshire, Glasgow South, Glasgow South West 4
Local authority
East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City 4
Households privately renting (Glasgow locality)
16.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.