EH21 8LZ postcode in East Lothian, Scotland
EH21 8LZ is a postcode in East Lothian, in the Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry ward. It is in the Lothian East parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EH21 8LZ is, and what is near it
- EH21 8LZ
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.9208, longitude -3.0422)
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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EH21 8LZ?
- East LothianCouncil East Lothian: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in East Lothian for 2026‑27: £1,698. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Lothian EastParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Douglas Alexander (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Douglas Alexander
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 EH21 8LZ?
Every home and business at EH21 8LZ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 EH21 8LZ?
East Lothian Council gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: 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
Where is the nearest station to EH21 8LZ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH21 8LZ is Musselburgh Rail Station, 2.4 km away in a straight line.
- Musselburgh Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
- Wallyford Rail Station Railway station 2.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cowpits Road, 182 m away.
More stations near EH21 8LZ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EH21 8LZ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH21 8LZ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Inveresk Medical Practice Phone 0131 446 4003 2.1 kmCycle
- Riverside Medical Practice LLP Phone 0300 790 6266 2.1 kmCycle
- Dalkeith Medical Practice Phone 0131 561 5500 3.4 kmCycle
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 EH21 8LZ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH21 8LZ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Charge Place Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
- Queen Margaret University Charge Point 1 Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 2.4 kmCycle
- Queen Margaret Charge Point Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 2.4 kmCycle
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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH21 8LZ?
The nearest to the centre of EH21 8LZ, in a straight line.
- 31/33 High Street 2.6 kmCycle
- 23 Bridge Street 2.6 kmCycle
- Campbell & Gibson Dental Practice 2.6 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH21 8LZ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH21 8LZ, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots UK, 164 High Street Phone 0131 665 3139 2.4 kmCycle
- M & D Green Dispensing Chemist, 165 High Street Phone 0131 665 2146 2.5 kmCycle
- Jmc Healthcare, 121 Salters Road Phone 0131 665 5499 2.5 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 EH21 8LZ?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH21 8LZ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Links Veterinary Group 2.5 kmCycle
- Gordon Vets 2.9 kmCycle
- The Veterinary Wellness Centre 3.3 kmCycle
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 EH21 8LZ
- Ward
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry
- 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
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
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.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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