EH26 9BL postcode in Penicuik, Midlothian
EH26 9BL 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.
Where EH26 9BL is, and what is near it
- EH26 9BL
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 16 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 55.8287, longitude -3.2231)
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 9BL?
- MidlothianCouncil Midlothian: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Midlothian for 2026‑27: £1,816. 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
- MidlothianParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Kirsty McNeill (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Kirsty McNeill
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 9BL?
Every home and business at EH26 9BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Midlothian: 93%
Midlothian: 99%
The line marks the figure across Midlothian.
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 9BL?
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 daysSource: 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 9BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH26 9BL is Curriehill Rail Station, 10.0 km away in a straight line.
- Curriehill Rail Station Railway station 10.0 kmDrive
- Wester Hailes Rail Station Railway station 10.3 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Wilson Street, 25 m away.
More stations near EH26 9BL, 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 EH26 9BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH26 9BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Penicuik Medical Practice Phone 01968 672612 150 mWalk
- Eastfield Medical Practice Phone 01968 675576 950 mWalk
- Roslin Medical Practice Phone 0131 440 2043 4.3 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 EH26 9BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH26 9BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- eVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 1.9 kmCycle
- Connekt Charging point · 2 chargers 2.7 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 EH26 9BL?
The nearest to the centre of EH26 9BL, in a straight line.
- 91a John Street 100 mWalk
- Penicuik Dental Centre 250 mWalk
- 16 Bridge Street 450 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH26 9BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH26 9BL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Cromarty Healthcare, 44a John Street Phone 01968 673633 150 mWalk
- L. Rowland & Co (Retail), 27 John Street Phone 01968 673939 200 mWalk
- L Rowland & Co (Retail), 22 Edinburgh Road Phone 01968 676868 800 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 9BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH26 9BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Gordon Vets 300 mWalk
- Carnethy Veterinary Clinic 400 mWalk
- Hospital for Small Animals Phone +44 131 650 7650 4.3 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 EH26 9BL
- 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.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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