Home Report Burnside
Home reports are required by law in Scotland when it comes to selling a residential property. They are there to give buyers a solid reckoning of all the important details offering peace of mind for the buyer and the seller alike. With home reports, a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated surveyor with a deep knowledge of the local area and a nearby office is essential criteria to provide a thorough and rigorous survey. If you’re selling in the Burnside area, then Shepherd Chartered Surveyors satisfies all criteria to deliver a comprehensive and trusted home report.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland. We are represented on all major lender’s panels and our knowledge of the market in Burnside, and the wider South Lanarkshire area is second to none. With many years of experience surveying locations across Scotland and a vast network of offices, we can guarantee an exceedingly high quality of service. You can be sure of speaking to an experienced Royal Institution regulated Chartered Surveyor who can provide you with a quote ahead of any commitment.
Buying in Burnside
Burnside lies in the southern suburbs of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, immediately bordering the Glasgow city boundary. It forms the largest part of the Rutherglen South council ward, which has around 15,000 residents overall, most of whom live in or around Burnside itself. Geographically, Burnside is bounded by Overtoun Park to the north–west, and neighbouring residential neighbourhoods such as Blairbeth, Cathkin, Fernhill, Springhall and Stonelaw; Cambuslang lies to its east and south-east. Burnside is also only about 5 miles south‑east of Glasgow city centre, making it an appealing base for professionals and families especially with its housing stock of blonde and red sandstone villas.
Historically, Burnside began to develop in the early 1900s as an affluent commuter suburb after the opening of Burnside railway station in August 1904 on the Lanarkshire & Ayrshire line. Though administratively within Rutherglen, Burnside maintains a distinct identity. The heart of Burnside today is Stonelaw Road, a well‑established high street flanked by sandstone villas, terraces and modest bungalows dating from the early 20th century. A supermarket stands where the Rhul cinema once was (opened 1932, closed 1960), and you’ll find local shops, a church and bowling and tennis clubs nearby. The bowling club, for example, traces its origins back to c.1909 and local benefactors such as John Train of Burnside who contributed land for sporting and community uses.
Burnside today remains primarily an affluent residential and commuter‑oriented settlement. Many residents travel to Glasgow for employment in professional services, finance, retail and public sector roles. The feel of the area is comparatively leafy, quiet and well‑regarded, with a good amount of local shops and amenities and a reputation for being peaceful and family‑oriented.
Amenity‑wise then, Burnside has plenty on its doorstep for residents. Local green spaces include Stonelaw Woods formerly a coal‑mine winding engine house site, now a pleasant woodland park, and Overtoun Park just a little further away. Nearby Rutherglen town centre offers more local amenities including the historic Rutherglen Town Hall (Category A listed) and a range of shops, cafes and community facilities. The sporting clubs: tennis and bowls, are embedded in local life, alongside occasional community events on the green. Stonelaw road and nearby streets offer a good range from the expected things like a post office, health centre, butchers, plus independent shops, delis, cafes, restaurants, chiropractic services, florists, pharmacies, a Tesco supermarket and more right in the heart of the community.
Transport links for residents are strong. Burnside railway station sits on the Newton branch of the Cathcart Circle; it is the busiest on that branch and provides direct ScotRail services into Glasgow Central in under twenty minutes. Rutherglen station too lies about a mile away, with Argyle Line service into Glasgow’s Low Level. Several frequent bus routes serve stops within a few minutes’ walk of the station (e.g. Highburgh Drive, St Ronan’s Drive).
Education is well catered for locally: Burnside Primary and Stonelaw High School serve non‑denominational secondary pupils; nearby Catholic primary and secondary schools are St Mark’s Primary, Trinity High and Cathkin High. Then for further education, colleges such as City of Glasgow College or Glasgow Clyde College, Strathclyde University, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Glasgow University are readily accessed via train or bus into the city centre.
In August 2025, property in the Burnside area was at an average value of £305,500. The housing stock is varied and desirable: classic sandstone villas and terraces along Stonelaw Road and side streets, post‑war suburban semi‑detached and bungalow housing.
Why Use Shepherd Chartered Surveyors?
Shepherds Chartered Surveyors are the largest providers of home reports in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 18th century. Fully regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we can offer an in-depth knowledge of the Hamilton property market that no one else can.
If you’re looking for a home report in Hamilton, you’ll find a Shepherds branch centrally located on Campbell Street. We cover all properties in Hamilton, equating to postcode areas ML3, G71, and ML9. We are available at our office to give you a quote at any time. Nobody can offer the same level of local market knowledge as Shepherd, our wealth of experience, proven industry expertise and vast network of offices stand testament to that.
Hamilton Office Details
- 32 Campbell Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AF
- Email: hamilton@shepherd.co.uk
- Tel: 01698 897548
Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
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