Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Erskine, Renfrewshire

Famous for its box girder suspension bridge over the River Clyde, Erskine expanded rapidly in the 1970s to accommodate people seeking a new life 10 miles west of the city of Glasgow. The houses that were built by the council have good-sized gardens, are surrounded by parks and woodland, and are served by excellent road and air transport links. In the 1990s, the town grew in popularity, many private houses were built and, as green field sites become available, more development is expected.

Today, property for sale in Erskine is a mix of terraced houses, detached bungalows, and new-build townhouses with short drives and integral garages. Estate agents in Erskine also represent charming villas with steep roofs, often situated on the fringes of the countryside.

For details of any flats for sale in Erskine and for information regarding all available properties, please contact Erskine estate agents.

Amenities for Erskine properties

Before the bridge was built, Erskine was best known for its hospital which opened in 1916 and continues to nurse ex-servicemen and women. Most retail and leisure facilities within Erskine are located in the Bridgewater complex where you will find a supermarket, bank, bakery, library, optician, doctor's surgery, hardware stores, bookmakers, a couple of restaurants, and a swimming pool and sports centre. Erskine has a few pubs, with the Bridgewater Tavern especially popular with young people. Further entertainment is easily accessible in Renfrew, Paisley and Glasgow. There are 5 primary schools in Erskine and for older children there is Park Mains, one of the largest high schools in Scotland.

Transport in Erskine

The A726 is the main road through Erskine and it joins the M898 south of Erskine Bridge. The M898 becomes the M8 west of Erskine at Junction 30. By train the railway station in Bishopton is a few minutes away from Erskine by car and offers frequent services between Glasgow Central and the termini of Gourock and Wemyss Bay. Local bus services are provided by Clydeside and Slaemuir Coaches and Glasgow International Airport is just a few miles south along the A726.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Erskine, which is covered by postcode PA8, you may also like to consider Bishopton, Gourock, Greenock, Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir, Johnstone, Lochwinnoch, Paisley, and Renfrew.