EH26 8NN postcode in Penicuik, Midlothian

EH26 8NN is a postcode in Penicuik, in the Penicuik ward of Midlothian. It is in the Midlothian parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at EH26 8NN can get it Across Midlothian: 93% Nearest station Curriehill 9.5 km in a straight line MP Kirsty McNeill Labour (Co-op), Midlothian Council Midlothian Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH26 8NN is, and what is near it

Map of EH26 8NN and what is near it Map of EH26 8NN: its centre point, with the 185 other postcodes in the EH26 8 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 6 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. EH26 8AF: also in EH26 8EH26 8AT: also in EH26 8EH26 8AU: also in EH26 8EH26 8AX: also in EH26 8EH26 8AY: also in EH26 8EH26 8AZ: also in EH26 8EH26 8BA: also in EH26 8EH26 8BE: also in EH26 8EH26 8BG: also in EH26 8EH26 8BP: also in EH26 8EH26 8BS: also in EH26 8EH26 8BT: also in EH26 8EH26 8BU: also in EH26 8EH26 8EZ: also in EH26 8EH26 8HA: also in EH26 8EH26 8HJ: also in EH26 8EH26 8NJ: also in EH26 8EH26 8NL: also in EH26 8EH26 8NP: also in EH26 8EH26 8NR: also in EH26 8EH26 8NW: also in EH26 8 Bus stop 400 mGP 700 mGP 3.8 kmCurriehill station 9.5 kmPenicuik EH26 8NN Map of EH26 8NN and what is near it Map of EH26 8NN: its centre point, with the 185 other postcodes in the EH26 8 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 6 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Bus stop 400 mPenicuik EH26 8NN
  • EH26 8NN
  • Other postcodes in EH26 8: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 6 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 55.8346, longitude -3.2218)

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 EH26 8NN?

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 EH26 8NN?

Every home and business at EH26 8NN can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH26 8NN 100% Midlothian 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH26 8NN 100% 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 EH26 8NN?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EH26 8NN.

Check the bin days for EH26 8NN on BinDayBuddy

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

Where is the nearest station to EH26 8NN?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH26 8NN is Curriehill Rail Station, 9.5 km away in a straight line.

  • Curriehill Rail Station Railway station 9.5 kmDrive
  • Wester Hailes Rail Station Railway station 9.7 kmDrive

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

6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cuiken Avenue, 109 m away.

More stations near EH26 8NN, 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 EH26 8NN?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH26 8NN, 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 EH26 8NN?

0 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH26 8NN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • eVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
  • Connekt Charging point · 2 chargers 2.1 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.8 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 EH26 8NN?

The nearest to the centre of EH26 8NN, in a straight line.

  • 91a John Street 550 mWalk
  • Penicuik Dental Centre 900 mWalk
  • 16 Bridge Street 1.1 kmWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near EH26 8NN?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH26 8NN, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • L Rowland & Co (Retail), 22 Edinburgh Road Phone 01968 676868 150 mWalk
  • Cromarty Healthcare, 44a John Street Phone 01968 673633 800 mWalk
  • L. Rowland & Co (Retail), 27 John Street Phone 01968 673939 850 mWalk

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 EH26 8NN?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH26 8NN 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 EH26 8NN

Ward
Penicuik
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Penicuik
Rural or urban
Other 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

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.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

EH26 0DG60 mEH26 0DF60 mEH26 8AX60 mEH26 8BA90 mEH26 8NL100 mEH26 0DE120 m
All of EH26

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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