The postcode EH26 9BQ is located in Midlothian It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH26 9BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH26 9BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EH26 9BQ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to EH26 9BQ is Jackson Street which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wilson Street and is 97 m away.
The local pub for residents of EH26 9BQ is Penicuik Bowling Club and is 171 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Yu Chinese Takeaway and is 79 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 25, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 53.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EH26 9BQ is covered by the Scotland police force association and Midlothian Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH26 9BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH26 9BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH26 9BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH26 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Snooker Club | Exempt November 29, 2016 | 0 m | |
| Penipot Ltd | Pass January 25, 2018 | 79 m | |
| Yu Chinese Takeaway | Pass March 25, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Greggs Plc | Pass April 11, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Semi-Chem | Exempt October 10, 2014 | 134 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | Pass January 11, 2018 | 144 m | |
| The Cabin | Pass February 23, 2022 | 144 m | |
| Deli-cious | Pass February 26, 2019 | 146 m | |
| Gurkha's Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection April 6, 2021 | 162 m | |
| Marmaris Family Kebab House | Pass November 19, 2019 | 162 m | |
| Mothers Kitchen | Pass February 11, 2022 | 162 m | |
| The Storehouse | Pass July 23, 2019 | 162 m | |
| Penicuik Bowling Club | Pass October 17, 2019 | 171 m | |
| The Royal Hotel | Improvement Required May 27, 2019 | 192 m | |
| Navaar House Hotel | Pass August 8, 2018 | 192 m | |
| The Craigie | Pass July 3, 2019 | 212 m | |
| Food Lodge | Pass January 17, 2019 | 215 m | |
| Giovanni Bistro Ltd | Pass July 3, 2018 | 215 m | |
| Gravity | Pass June 18, 2019 | 215 m | |
| Lord Of The Noodles | Pass March 21, 2022 | 215 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH26 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Wilson Street | 97 m | |
| Town Centre | 119 m | |
| Town Centre | 123 m | |
| Town Centre | 145 m | |
| Wilson Street | 162 m | |
| Entrance | 16.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH26 9BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bog Wood | 610 m | |
| Utters Hill | 803 m | |
| Serpentine Wood | 857 m | |
| South Bank Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Lady's Wood | 1.49 km | |
| New Gardens | 1.9 km | |
| Low Pond | 2.1 km | |
| Auchendinny Wood | 2.15 km | |
| High Pond | 2.19 km | |
| Firth Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Lawhead Hill | 2.35 km | |
| Hurley Pond | 2.6 km | |
| Milkhall Pond | 2.91 km | |
| Laughatlothian Wood | 3.14 km | |
| The Glen | Valley | 3.32 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH26 9BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 60.8 Mbps | 53.8 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.5 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.2 | 3.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.3 | 17.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EH26 9BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.82771300 |
| Longitude | -3.22343800 |
| OS Easting | 323456 |
| OS Northing | 0660063 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Midlothian |
| Electoral Ward | Penicuik |
| Local Authority District | Midlothian |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | East of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | Edinburgh |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Midlothian Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Lothian |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Midlothian Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Ageing communities and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001927 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Penicuik Southeast |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Penicuik Southeast - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D1 |