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Living in Blantyre
If you are thinking about moving to Blantyre or High Blantyre, this guide will help you understand local services, transport, schools and housing so you can decide if the area is right for you.
Shops and local services
Both Blantyre and High Blantyre have busy shopping areas with:
- a supermarket and local shops
- banks and post offices
- dentists and pubs
There is also a health centre with several GP practices.
Transport
Blantyre has good transport links for travel across South Lanarkshire and into Glasgow:
- regular bus services run through the town
- Blantyre train station connects to nearby towns and the city
You can plan your journey using Traveline Scotland.
Schools
To find local schools, use our school catchment area maps. You will need a Blantyre postcode to search.
Housing in Blantyre
There are eight letting areas:
- Bothwell
- Uddingston
- Westend
- Springwells and Woodtrees
- Low Blantyre
- Burnbrae
- Blantyre Central
- High Blantyre
Homes are available through us and our housing association partners, with a range of property types and sizes.
- Springwells mainly offers two-bedroom and larger homes
- Springwells and Woodtrees often have more homes available
- Uddingston is a popular area with fewer homes becoming available
For more detail, read the Blantyre Local Letting Plan.
Costs to consider
Before applying, make sure you can afford the costs of living in your new home. This may include:
- rent or mortgage payments
- Council tax
- utility bills
You can find advice on rent, council tax, benefits and welfare changes on our website.