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EICR in G51 (Govan)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Govan, Ibrox, including Cardonald, Renfrew North and Braehead. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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G51 (Govan) in a nutshell

G51 covers Govan, Ibrox, in Glasgow City and Renfrewshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for G51

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Two councils in one district

G51 is split between Glasgow City and Renfrewshire. 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

G51 stretches across Cardonald, Govan, Renfrew North and Braehead, so give your full postcode, not just 'G51', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old G51 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 676 of 1,208 postcodes active
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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.

Next door to G51

G11 · BroomhillG12 · West EndG52 · CardonaldG41 · PollokshieldsG3 · AnderstonG46 · Giffnock

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does G51 cover?

G51 (Govan, Ibrox) includes the wards of Cardonald, Govan, Renfrew North and Braehead (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to G51?

Neighbouring districts include G11 (Broomhill), G12 (West End), G52 (Cardonald), G41 (Pollokshields), G3 (Anderston) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering G51 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in G51?

About 11,729 households and 22,236 residents at the 2011 Census, across 676 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is G51 in?

G51 sits in Glasgow City, Renfrewshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow South West, Paisley and Renfrewshire North.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
G51 1
Areas covered
Govan, Ibrox 2
Active postcodes
676 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,729 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,236 2
Electoral wards
Cardonald, Govan, Renfrew North and Braehead 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Glasgow South West, Paisley and Renfrewshire North 4
Local authority
Glasgow City, Renfrewshire 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.