Where to live in Inverclyde

Inverclyde is small enough to know properly. Six areas, each with a different trade-off between price, commute and the kind of street you want to live on.

• Gourock

  Waterfront town at the mouth of the Clyde, with ferry links to Dunoon and Kilcreggan and an outdoor lido.

  • Seaside
  • Ferry links
  • Views

• Greenock Town Centre

  The administrative and retail centre of Inverclyde, with the district hospital, colleges and main transport interchange nearby.

  • Amenities on the doorstep
  • Transport hub
  • Flats and tenements

• Greenock West End

  Victorian townhouses and tenements west of the town centre, close to the esplanade and Greenock West station.

  • Period property
  • Coastal walks
  • Commuter friendly

• Inverkip & Wemyss Bay

  Coastal villages south of Gourock with a marina at Inverkip and the Rothesay ferry from Wemyss Bay.

  • Coastal villages
  • Sailing
  • Island access

• Kilmacolm

  Affluent commuter village inland from the coast, known for large detached homes and independent schooling nearby.

  • Village life
  • Larger homes
  • Car dependent

• Port Glasgow

  Historically the Clyde's shipbuilding port, now the most affordable entry point into Inverclyde with good rail links east.

  • Most affordable
  • Best rail access to Glasgow
  • Riverside