Postcode EH49 7BQ (West Lothian)

Map showing EH49 7BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH49 7BQ is located in West Lothian It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH49 7BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH49 7BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 EH49 7BQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to EH49 7BQ is Highfield Crescent which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highfield Avenue and is 125 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.65 km away at Manuel (Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway)

The local pub for residents of EH49 7BQ is The Black Bitch and is 232 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 17, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from West Port Express and is 232 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 25, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 29.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 57.1% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 57.1% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 42.9% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 6.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH49 7BQ is covered by the Scotland police force association and West Lothian Community Health and Care 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 EH49 7BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH49 7BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Highfield Crescent 54 m
Highfield Avenue 107 m
Ashley Court 118 m
Old School Court 127 m
Philip Avenue 167 m
Longcroft Gardens 187 m
Falkirk Road 198 m
Ashley Hall Gardens 199 m
West Port 231 m
Jock's Hill Crescent 240 m
Prestonfield Gardens 274 m
Mains Road 381 m
St Ninian's Road 381 m
Braehead Road 484 m
B8029 859 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH49 7BQ

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 EH49 7BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
1st Step Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 29, 2022
170 m
The Black Bitch Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 17, 2021
232 m
West Port Express Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 25, 2019
232 m
West Port Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 17, 2019
232 m
Zio G's Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 10, 2020
232 m
Linlithgow Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 15, 2018
266 m
The Dolphin Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
August 2, 2019
266 m
Truly Scrumptious Cake Boutique Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
December 16, 2021
284 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 16, 2019
329 m
MFG Linlithgow (garage shop) Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
May 18, 2021
373 m
USave Retailers - other Pass
September 22, 2021
435 m
Rosey Posey Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 17, 2022
450 m
E & G Alexander Retailers - other Pass
February 3, 2022
459 m
The Loch Side Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 27, 2019
464 m
Linlithgow Academy School/college/university Pass
October 11, 2018
491 m
Linlithgow Bridge Primary School School/college/university Pass
August 29, 2017
519 m
Linlithgow Bridge Primary School Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 19, 2020
519 m
Linlithgow Care Home - HC-One Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 29, 2020
540 m
Brae Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 29, 2020
556 m
Fruttivendolo Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
September 21, 2020
556 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH49 7BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Highfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Highfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 141 m
West Port Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Union Road Bus Stop/Station 268 m
West Port Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Manuel (Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway) Metro/Tram 2.65 km
Birkhill (Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway) Metro/Tram 3.45 km
Entrance Air 15.99 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH49 7BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Jock's Hill Hill Or Mountain 290 m
Colt Hill Hill Or Mountain 391 m
Pepper Hill Hill Or Mountain 767 m
Pace Hill Hill Or Mountain 904 m
Linlithgow Loch Inland Water 904 m
Preston Glen Valley 1.11 km
Kettlestoun Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Kettlestoun Lower Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Kettlestoun Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 1.67 km
Swordie Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.82 km
Upper Glen Valley 1.85 km
Sandyford Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Cockleroy Reservoir Inland Water 2.09 km
Pilgrims' Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Hillhouse Woodland Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH49 7BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 15.3 Mbps 29.7 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 2.6 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 42.9% 15.8 1.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 107 10
300+ Mbps 57.1% - -

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 316,636 kWh - mean 39,580 kWh : median 35,780 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 55,877 kWh - mean 7,982 kWh : median 5,934 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH49 7BQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.97581500
Longitude -3.61502500
OS Easting 299312
OS Northing 0677047
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6449
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Electoral Ward Linlithgow
Local Authority District West Lothian
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000012
Travel To Work Area Livingston

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Lothian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34004202
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Linlithgow Bridge
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Linlithgow Bridge - 02
Output Area / Small Area 6A4