Howth Drive is a quiet residential street in the Anniesland area of Glasgow’s West End, postcode G13 1RF, offering well-presented flats that are popular with students and professionals looking for a calmer, more affordable base with excellent transport links. Typically home to two-bedroom flats in a settled residential pocket, it sits close to Anniesland railway station, a large Morrisons, and the amenities of Anniesland Cross, within easy reach of the University of Glasgow and the West End’s attractions. This guide covers the flats, the area, transport, the honest picture, and who Howth Drive suits.
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Howth Drive
| Item | Details |
| Location | Anniesland, Glasgow, G13 1RF |
| Building type | Residential flats (traditional and modern) |
| Typical flats | 2-bedroom flats |
| Guide rent | Around £277 pcw / from about £1,200 pcm (varies) |
| Nearest station | Anniesland (a few minutes away) |
| To University of Glasgow | About 2 miles (short bus or train) |
| Nearby | Morrisons, Anniesland Cross, retail park |
The flats and what to expect
Howth Drive offers well-presented residential flats, most commonly two-bedroom apartments, in a quiet, settled part of Anniesland. These are typically private lets through local letting agents, available furnished or unfurnished, with standard features like gas central heating, double glazing, secure entry, and often private or on-street parking. As a quieter residential street rather than a student-tenement row, Howth Drive tends to suit students who want a calmer home, mature students, postgraduates, and couples, alongside professionals. Guide rents in the area sit around £277 per week (roughly £1,200 per calendar month) for a two-bedroom flat, though prices vary by flat and season, so compare a few and confirm what is included with the agent.
The area: quiet Anniesland
Howth Drive sits in Anniesland, an established, leafy West End suburb north of the River Clyde that offers better value and a quieter feel than the busier Hillhead and Finnieston. It is a genuinely practical, liveable area: a large Morrisons is within walking distance, Anniesland Cross has shops, cafes, and services, and there is green space nearby, while the buzz of the West End and city center is a short journey away. Anniesland is popular with families and professionals as well as students, which gives it a settled, residential atmosphere. My tip: Howth Drive suits students who value peace, quiet, and value for money, with the West End and city easily reachable when you want them.
Getting around from Howth Drive
Transport is a strong point. Anniesland railway station is close by, with regular trains into Glasgow city center and out towards Loch Lomond, and frequent buses run from Anniesland Cross and the surrounding roads. The University of Glasgow is about two miles away, an easy train or bus ride, and Glasgow Caledonian and Strathclyde are reachable via the city center. Gartnavel General Hospital and the Vet School are also nearby, convenient for medical, veterinary, and hospital-based students and staff. My tip: with a train station minutes away, Howth Drive is well connected despite its quiet setting, so you get calm without being cut off.
The honest picture
Howth Drive is a quiet, well-connected, good-value choice, and its strengths are its calm residential setting, its affordability compared with the central West End, and its excellent transport plus proximity to Gartnavel Hospital and the Vet School. The honest counterpoints: it is further from the main University of Glasgow campus and the lively West End scene, so it relies on a short train or bus, and being a quieter area, it has less on-the-doorstep nightlife; as private lets, standards vary by flat and landlord, so view before signing and check the EPC and any HMO license if sharing. For students who want peace, value, and good links over being in the middle of the action, it is a strong fit.
Who Howth Drive suit?
Strong fit: mature students, postgraduates, and couples who want a calm, well-presented flat; students who value affordability and quiet over nightlife; those near Gartnavel Hospital or the Vet School; anyone who wants excellent train and bus links from a settled residential area.
Weaker fit: students who want to be in the buzz of Hillhead or Finnieston; those who want to walk to the University of Glasgow campus; anyone wanting a modern managed building with a gym and reception.
For a similar nearby option, see our guide to Crow Road in Glasgow, and browse the full UK accommodation range.
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FAQs
Where is Howth Drive in Glasgow?
Howth Drive is a quiet residential street in the Anniesland area of Glasgow’s West End, postcode G13 1RF, close to Anniesland railway station, a large Morrisons, and the amenities of Anniesland Cross.
What kind of flats are on Howth Drive?
Howth Drive offers well-presented residential flats, most commonly two-bedroom apartments, usually let furnished or unfurnished through local agents, with gas central heating, double glazing, secure entry, and often parking. It suits students who want a calmer home.
How much are flats to rent on Howth Drive, Glasgow?
Guide rents sit around £277 per week (roughly £1,200 per calendar month) for a two-bedroom flat, though prices vary by flat and season. Confirm current rates and what is included with the letting agent.
How far is Howth Drive from the University of Glasgow?
About two miles, an easy train or bus ride from Anniesland Station. Gartnavel General Hospital and the Vet School are also nearby, making it convenient for medical, veterinary, and hospital-based students.
Is Anniesland a good area for students?
Yes, Anniesland is an established, leafy, and affordable West End suburb with good transport, a large supermarket, and local amenities. It offers a quieter, better-value alternative to the busier Hillhead and Finnieston, suiting students who want calm and value.
Is Howth Drive well connected?
Yes, Anniesland railway station is a few minutes away with regular trains to the city center and beyond, and frequent buses run from Anniesland Cross, so Howth Drive is well connected despite its quiet, residential setting.