It is situated south of the River Clyde and is surrounded by the districts of Eastwood, Hillpark, Pollokshaws in Glasgow, and Thornliebank and Giffnock in East Renfrewshire.

The original residents were employed in a wide variety of trades such as wine merchant, bleach works manager, ship owner, fancy box maker and Minister.

Hillhead house appears on Roy's map of Scotland, 1747 and stood approximately where the grocers shop is located on Hillpark Drive.

The house was built by Sir John Maxwell for his own use but is now occupied by Mr William Colledge Factor to the Pollok Estate."

Famous past residents in the area include the aforementioned Thomas Harper, of EuanCo fame, Kai Johansen, of Rangers FC, and Scottish Screen Amateur Filmmaker Harry Birrell, as well as Michelle Mone, founder of international lingerie brand, Ultimo.