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Living in Rutherglen
If you are thinking about moving to Rutherglen, this guide gives you a quick overview of local services, transport, schools and housing to help you decide if the area suits your needs.
Shops and local services
Rutherglen town centre has a wide range of amenities, including:
- shops, banks and a post office
- restaurants, opticians and dental practices
- pubs and a large nearby supermarket
There is also a GP surgery and a library in the area.
Transport
Rutherglen has strong transport links:
- regular bus services run through the town centre
- a train station provides easy access to towns across South Lanarkshire and into Glasgow
You can plan your journey using Traveline Scotland.
Schools
To find schools near you, use our school catchment area maps. You will need a Rutherglen postcode to search.
Housing in Rutherglen
There is a mix of property types, including:
- tenement flats
- maisonettes and deck access flats
- four‑in‑a‑block homes
- houses and amenity properties
Most homes are two-bedroom properties.
There are also:
- 2 sheltered housing complexes
- 7 sheltered community sites (mainly one-bedroom homes)
The eight letting areas are:
- Bankhead
- Blairbeth and Burnside
- Central Rutherglen
- Farme Cross
- Fernhill
- Gallowflat
- Spittal
- West End
Availability
- Reasonable availability of one and two-bedroom flats
- High demand for ground floor properties
For more detail, read the Rutherglen Local Letting Plan.
Costs to consider
Before you apply, check that you can afford:
- Rent or mortgage payments
- Council tax
- Household bills