Inverclyde
§ This page gives an overview of the Inverclyde local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Inverclyde lies on the west coast along the Firth of Clyde, with Greenock as its largest town and port. Shipbuilding was once central to its economy, now replaced by services, retail, and commuting links to Glasgow.
Inverclyde Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Inverclyde local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Inverclyde can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Inverclyde.
Key Facts about Inverclyde
What region is Inverclyde in? Inverclyde is in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Inverclyde a city? No, Inverclyde is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Inverclyde? The local government for this district is: Inverclyde Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of Inverclyde Council 🔗 inverclyde.gov.uk
Which police force covers Inverclyde? Policing in Inverclyde is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
Inverclyde in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Inverclyde is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ West Central Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Inverclyde
Inverclyde is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Inverclyde
Inverclyde is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Inverclyde Central
- Inverclyde East
- Inverclyde East Central
- Inverclyde North
- Inverclyde South
- Inverclyde South West
- Inverclyde West
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Inverclyde
Below is a list of post towns in Inverclyde, grouped by postcode area:
- PA ▸ Gourock (PA19) ⁞ Greenock (PA15 / PA16) ⁞ Kilmacolm (PA13) ⁞ Port Glasgow (PA14) ⁞ Wemyss Bay (PA18)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Inverclyde
Inverclyde covers 8 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Gourock
- Greenock
- Inverkip
- Kilmacolm *
- Port Glasgow
- Quarriers Village *
- Skelmorlie *
- Wemyss Bay
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Inverclyde.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Inverclyde
Inverclyde is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Inverclyde Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- ScotRail ▸ Gourock (PA19 1QR) ⁞ Port Glasgow (PA14 5JH) ⁞ Greenock West (PA15 1TE) ⁞ Greenock Central (PA15 1DH) ⁞ Wemyss Bay (PA18 6AA) ⁞ Branchton (PA16 9HA) ⁞ Fort Matilda (PA16 7TS) ⁞ Cartsdyke (PA15 2TG) ⁞ Inverkip (PA16 0AS) ⁞ Drumfrochar (PA15 4BY) ⁞ Woodhall (PA14 5PP) ⁞ Whinhill (PA15 3AH) ⁞ Bogston (PA15 2TF)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.