edinburgh EH48 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH48)

The EH48 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of West Lothian, and contains a total of 1092 individual postcodes.

There are 22 electoral wards in the EH48 postcode area, including Balerno, Bathgate, Bo'Ness, Bonnyrigg, Broxburn, Currie, Dalkeith, Dunbar, East Linton, Edinburgh, Gorebridge, Gullane, Haddington, Heriot, Humbie, Innerleithen, Juniper Green, Kirkliston, Kirknewton, Lasswade, Linlithgow, Livingston, Loanhead, Longniddry, Musselburgh, Newbridge, North Berwick, Pathhead, Peebles, Penicuik, Prestonpans, Rosewell, Roslin, South Queensferry, Tranent, Walkerburn, West Calder, West Linton which come under the local authority of the West Lothian Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in EH48 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EH48 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The EH48 postcode district is located within Edinburgh, Scotland, and covers a wide variety of areas including Broxburn, Cliftonhall, Polbeth, Seafield, and Wilkieston. It does not include Hermiston, Livingston, Kirkliston, or Pumpherston.

EH48 covers a population of around 12,000 people, and it is one of the most affluent areas of the Scottish capital. The housing stock is primarily composed of detached and semi-detached homes, with an average house price that is much higher than anywhere else in Edinburgh.

The area is characterized by attractive green spaces, including a golf course and public parks. There are also a few historic structures dotted around EH48, such as the 18th century 'Redhall' mansion and old bridge structures like the Bantaskin Viaduct.

The University of West Edinburgh has its main campus in EH48 at Riccarton, and it is also home to the Herriot-Watt university.

High quality shopping experiences can be found in the area, with a large variety of stores located in and around Almondvale Shopping Centre. There are several supermarkets located close by, such as Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl.

EH48 is well served by public transport links, with frequent bus services in the area, along with a direct train service from Cliftonhall to Edinburgh.

EH48 postcode district also boasts a range of leisure facilities, including a cinema, ‘The Beach' swim centre, gym, pottery cafe, spa, and a variety of sports clubs. In addition, there are plenty of pubs and restaurants to choose from, such as the popular Cliftonhall Inn.

The area is also home to two libraries, a health centre, and a few primary schools.

EH48 offers an abundance of amenities and activities and an attractive and safe living environment.

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