In a 2014 Royal Mail survey, the G44 postcode – which includes Muirend – was rated as the most desirable area of Scotland to live in.

Near the supermarket until its closure in 2001 was the Toledo Cinema; this local landmark was the last traditional suburban picture house on the south side.

Although the rest of the building was demolished to make way for residential flats, the facade of the Cinema was preserved and has been incorporated into the new development.

There is a sports pavilion available for hire for events (located a few streets into East Renfrewshire);[4] this adjoins Braidholm rugby ground, home to Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians RFC.

Local bus services run by First Glasgow which connect Muirend to the city centre and elsewhere are the 4/A (Knightswood to Newton Mearns or Eaglesham) and the 6 (Mountblow to East Kilbride).