EH27 8AG postcode in Kirknewton, West Lothian
EH27 8AG is a postcode in Kirknewton, in the East Livingston and East Calder ward of West Lothian. It is in the Livingston parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EH27 8AG is, and what is near it
- EH27 8AG
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 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 55.8870, longitude -3.4190)
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 EH27 8AG?
- West LothianCouncil West Lothian: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in West Lothian for 2026‑27: £1,628. 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
- LivingstonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Gregor Poynton (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Gregor Poynton
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 EH27 8AG?
Every home and business at EH27 8AG 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 EH27 8AG?
BinDayBuddy does not read West Lothian Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
West Lothian 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 EH27 8AG?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH27 8AG is Kirknewton Rail Station, 850 metres away in a straight line.
- Kirknewton Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
- Livingston South Rail Station Railway station 5.4 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Kirknewton Inn, 56 m away.
More stations near EH27 8AG, 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 EH27 8AG?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH27 8AG, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- East Calder Medical Practice Phone 01506 882882 2.9 kmCycle
- Ratho Medical Practice Phone 0131 333 0600 4.2 kmCycle
- The Craigshill Partnership Phone 01506 432621 4.9 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 EH27 8AG?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH27 8AG, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.6 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 EH27 8AG?
The nearest to the centre of EH27 8AG, in a straight line.
- 137 Main Street 2.8 kmCycle
- Craigshill Health Centre 4.9 kmCycle
- 4 Main Street 5.0 kmDrive
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH27 8AG?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH27 8AG, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- F & F Coffey, 24 Main Street Phone 01506 883048 100 mWalk
- The Red Band Chemical Company, 173 Main Street Phone 01506 881935 2.9 kmCycle
- Omnicare Pharmacy, 25 Main Street Phone 01506 885055 3.9 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 EH27 8AG?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH27 8AG on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Lamond Veterinary Clinic 5.7 kmDrive
- Riverside Veterinary Practice 5.8 kmDrive
- Pentland Veterinary Clinic 7.0 kmDrive
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 EH27 8AG
- Ward
- East Livingston and East Calder
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Kirknewton
- 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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