EH21 8RX postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH21 8RX is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Portobello/Craigmillar ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 95% of homes and businesses at EH21 8RX can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Newcraighall 200 m in a straight line MP Chris Murray Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH21 8RX is, and what is near it

Map of EH21 8RX and what is near it Map of EH21 8RX: its centre point, with the 288 other postcodes in the EH21 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 7 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. EH21 8FL: also in EH21 8EH21 8FN: also in EH21 8EH21 8FQ: also in EH21 8EH21 8FR: also in EH21 8EH21 8FS: also in EH21 8EH21 8FT: also in EH21 8EH21 8FU: also in EH21 8EH21 8GA: also in EH21 8EH21 8GD: also in EH21 8EH21 8GE: also in EH21 8EH21 8GG: also in EH21 8EH21 8QR: also in EH21 8EH21 8QS: also in EH21 8EH21 8QT: also in EH21 8EH21 8QU: also in EH21 8EH21 8QW: also in EH21 8EH21 8QY: also in EH21 8EH21 8QZ: also in EH21 8EH21 8RA: also in EH21 8EH21 8RB: also in EH21 8EH21 8RD: also in EH21 8EH21 8RF: also in EH21 8EH21 8RG: also in EH21 8EH21 8RJ: also in EH21 8EH21 8RL: also in EH21 8EH21 8RN: also in EH21 8EH21 8RP: also in EH21 8EH21 8RQ: also in EH21 8EH21 8RR: also in EH21 8EH21 8RS: also in EH21 8EH21 8RT: also in EH21 8EH21 8RU: also in EH21 8EH21 8RW: also in EH21 8EH21 8RY: also in EH21 8EH21 8RZ: also in EH21 8EH21 8SG: also in EH21 8EH21 8SN: also in EH21 8EH21 8SP: also in EH21 8EH21 8SQ: also in EH21 8EH21 8SR: also in EH21 8EH21 8SS: also in EH21 8EH21 8ST: also in EH21 8EH21 8SU: also in EH21 8EH21 8SW: also in EH21 8EH21 8SX: also in EH21 8EH21 8SY: also in EH21 8EH21 8SZ: also in EH21 8EH21 8UD: also in EH21 8 Brunstane station 1.0 kmTranent, Wallyford and Macmerry EH21 8RX Map of EH21 8RX and what is near it Map of EH21 8RX: its centre point, with the 288 other postcodes in the EH21 8 sector, 2 railway stations, 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 7 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 1 km. GP 2.2 kmTranent, Wallyford and Macmerry EH21 8RX
  • EH21 8RX
  • Other postcodes in EH21 8: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 7 bus stops
  • 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 55.9350, longitude -3.0922)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after EH21 8RX?

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 8RX?

Every home and business at EH21 8RX can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 95% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH21 8RX 95% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH21 8RX 100% City of Edinburgh 98%
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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 EH21 8RX?

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

City of Edinburgh 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 EH21 8RX

The Food Standards Agency lists 3 food businesses at EH21 8RX. 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 EH21 8RX?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH21 8RX is Newcraighall Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.

  • Newcraighall Rail Station Railway station 200 mWalk
  • Brunstane Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk

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

7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Newcraighall Drive, 30 m away.

More stations near EH21 8RX, 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 EH21 8RX?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH21 8RX, 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 EH21 8RX?

0 within 1 km 8 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH21 8RX, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Queen Margaret Charge Point Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 1.1 kmWalk
  • Queen Margaret University Charge Point 1 Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 1.1 kmWalk
  • Evolt Charging point · 4 chargers 1.8 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 Map

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

Which dentists are near EH21 8RX?

The nearest to the centre of EH21 8RX, in a straight line.

  • Orthodontic Lounge 800 mWalk
  • The Craigentinny Dental Health Centre 1.4 kmCycle
  • Duddingston Park Implant & Dental Clinic 1.7 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH21 8RX?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH21 8RX, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Boots UK, Edinburgh Fort Retail Park Phone 0131 669 4428 650 mWalk
  • Asda Stores, 100 the Jewel Phone 0131 454 4010 800 mWalk
  • The Red Band Chemical Co, 6 Milton Road West Phone 0131 669 1532 1.9 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 8RX?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH21 8RX 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 EH21 8RX

Ward
Portobello/Craigmillar
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
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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