Postcode EH26 9LS (Midlothian)

Map showing EH26 9LS and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH26 9LS is located in Midlothian It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH26 9LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH26 9LS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 9LS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to EH26 9LS is A766 which is centered 2.72 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Ninemileburn and is 611 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Spotted Pig Company Hog Roasts and is 4.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on September 5, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for EH26 9LS 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH26 9LS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH26 9LS, and the approximate distance away.

A766 2.72 km
A70 31.19 km
A701 33.26 km
A71 38.54 km
A702 39.8 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH26 9LS

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH26 9LS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Newhall Events Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
August 23, 2019
1.72 km
The Highland Scran Van Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
August 23, 2021
2.65 km
Penicuik House Cafe Mobile caterer Pass
October 26, 2018
3 km
Allan Ramsay Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 7, 2019
3.15 km
Carlops Village Centre Other catering premises Pass
March 20, 2019
3.15 km
Angela Steven Childminder Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
August 22, 2017
4.37 km
Cornbank St James Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 10, 2018
4.65 km
Cornbank St James Primary School Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
August 31, 2018
4.65 km
The Purple Teapot Retailers - other Exempt
January 12, 2012
4.89 km
Spotted Pig Company Hog Roasts Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 5, 2018
4.91 km
The Fitness Education Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
January 16, 2018
4.91 km
Sacred Heart Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 14, 2019
5.07 km
Sacred Heart Primary School Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 20, 2019
5.07 km
St.James The Less Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
April 5, 2019
5.14 km
Penicuik High School (Kitchen) School/college/university Pass
July 5, 2018
5.18 km
Cuiken Primary School School/college/university Pass
September 18, 2018
5.22 km
Cuiken Primary School Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 15, 2018
5.22 km
Penicuik Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 3, 2009
5.25 km
Navaar House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 8, 2018
5.25 km
The Craigie Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 3, 2019
5.26 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH26 9LS - Data from Apr 2022

Ninemileburn Bus Stop/Station 611 m
Ninemileburn Bus Stop/Station 615 m
Eastside Farm Bus Stop/Station 1.37 km
Entrance Air 15.81 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH26 9LS - Data from Dec 2021

Quarrel Burn Reservoir Inland Water 746 m
Joppa Wood Woodland Or Forest 758 m
Scroggy Hill Hill Or Mountain 763 m
Braid Law Hill Or Mountain 1.22 km
Braid Law Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Dod Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
Marfield Loch Inland Water 1.7 km
Camp Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Washing Green Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Matthew's Linn Waterfall 1.86 km
Cap Law Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Cap Law Hill Or Mountain 1.89 km
Spittal Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
Green Law Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
Troughmoss Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH26 9LS - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 100%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.81023000
Longitude -3.30444500
OS Easting 318345
OS Northing 0658210
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5436
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Midlothian
Electoral Ward Penicuik
Local Authority District Midlothian
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000006
Travel To Work Area Edinburgh

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001918
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Rural South Midlothian
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Rural South Midlothian - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1B2