EH18 1AR postcode in Midlothian, Scotland

EH18 1AR is a postcode in Midlothian, in the Midlothian East ward. It is in the Midlothian parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 50% of homes and businesses at EH18 1AR can get it Across Midlothian: 93% Nearest station Eskbank 2.0 km in a straight line MP Kirsty McNeill Labour (Co-op), Midlothian Council Midlothian Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH18 1AR is, and what is near it

Map of EH18 1AR and what is near it Map of EH18 1AR: its centre point, with the 105 other postcodes in the EH18 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices, 2 bus stops and 4 EV charging points, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 1 km. A6106A7A768 EH18 1AA: also in EH18 1EH18 1AB: also in EH18 1EH18 1AD: also in EH18 1EH18 1AE: also in EH18 1EH18 1AF: also in EH18 1EH18 1AG: also in EH18 1EH18 1AH: also in EH18 1EH18 1AJ: also in EH18 1EH18 1AL: also in EH18 1EH18 1AN: also in EH18 1EH18 1AP: also in EH18 1EH18 1AQ: also in EH18 1EH18 1AS: also in EH18 1EH18 1AT: also in EH18 1EH18 1AU: also in EH18 1EH18 1AW: also in EH18 1EH18 1AY: also in EH18 1EH18 1AZ: also in EH18 1EH18 1BD: also in EH18 1EH18 1BF: also in EH18 1EH18 1HA: also in EH18 1EH18 1HB: also in EH18 1EH18 1HD: also in EH18 1EH18 1HE: also in EH18 1EH18 1HG: also in EH18 1EH18 1HH: also in EH18 1EH18 1HJ: also in EH18 1EH18 1HL: also in EH18 1EH18 1HP: also in EH18 1EH18 1HR: also in EH18 1EH18 1HS: also in EH18 1EH18 1HT: also in EH18 1EH18 1LH: also in EH18 1EH18 1LJ: also in EH18 1EH18 1LN: also in EH18 1EH18 1LQ: also in EH18 1EH18 1LS: also in EH18 1EH18 1LT: also in EH18 1EH18 1LU: also in EH18 1EH18 1LW: also in EH18 1EH18 1LX: also in EH18 1EH18 1LY: also in EH18 1EH18 1LZ: also in EH18 1EH18 1NA: also in EH18 1EH18 1NB: also in EH18 1EH18 1ND: also in EH18 1EH18 1NE: also in EH18 1EH18 1NF: also in EH18 1 Shawfair station 2.5 kmDalkeith EH18 1AR Map of EH18 1AR and what is near it Map of EH18 1AR: its centre point, with the 105 other postcodes in the EH18 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 2 bus stops and 4 EV charging points, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. A6106A7 3 GP practices, 2.1 kmDanderhall EH18 1AR
  • EH18 1AR
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  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 2 bus stops
  • 4 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8968, longitude -3.1018)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after EH18 1AR?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at EH18 1AR?

50% of the homes and businesses at EH18 1AR can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 50% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH18 1AR 50% Midlothian 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH18 1AR 50% Midlothian 99%
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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at EH18 1AR?

BinDayBuddy does not read Midlothian Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.

Midlothian Council's bin days

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Food hygiene ratings at EH18 1AR

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at EH18 1AR. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to EH18 1AR?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH18 1AR is Eskbank Rail Station, 2.0 km away in a straight line.

  • Eskbank Rail Station Railway station 2.0 kmCycle
  • Shawfair Rail Station Railway station 2.5 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Dobbies Garden World, 134 m away.

More stations near EH18 1AR, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near EH18 1AR?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH18 1AR, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near EH18 1AR?

4 within 1 km 9 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH18 1AR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Gridserve Electric Highway Medium Power Dual Charging Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
  • Gridserve Electric Highway Medium Power Dual Charging Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
  • Gridserve Electric Highway High Power Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near EH18 1AR?

The nearest to the centre of EH18 1AR, in a straight line.

  • 21 High Street 1.9 kmCycle
  • Midlothian Dental Practice 2.0 kmCycle
  • 25a South Street 2.1 kmCycle

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near EH18 1AR?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH18 1AR, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, 71 Newton Church Road Phone 0131 663 3031 1.8 kmCycle
  • Boots UK, 17-19 High Street Phone 0131 663 3158 1.9 kmCycle
  • Ac Still, 17 Eskdaill Court Phone 0131 663 6789 2.0 kmCycle

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near EH18 1AR?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH18 1AR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for EH18 1AR

Ward
Midlothian East
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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