EH28 8AU postcode in Newbridge and Ratho Station, City of Edinburgh
EH28 8AU is a postcode in Newbridge and Ratho Station, in the Almond ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since October 1994.
Where EH28 8AU is, and what is near it
- EH28 8AU
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- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 2 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 55.9434, longitude -3.3746)
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 EH28 8AU?
- City of EdinburghCouncil City of Edinburgh: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in City of Edinburgh for 2026‑27: £1,626. 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
- Edinburgh WestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Christine Jardine
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 EH28 8AU?
25% of the homes and businesses at EH28 8AU can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 25% gigabit, 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 EH28 8AU?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EH28 8AU.
Check the bin days for EH28 8AU 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
Food hygiene ratings at EH28 8AU
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH28 8AU. 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 AgencySource: 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 EH28 8AU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH28 8AU is Edinburgh Gateway Rail Station, 3.4 km away in a straight line.
- Edinburgh Gateway Rail Station Railway station 3.4 kmCycle
- Edinburgh Park Rail Station Railway station 4.5 kmCycle
- Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 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.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Royal Highland Centre, 83 m away.
More stations near EH28 8AU, 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 EH28 8AU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH28 8AU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Almond Group Practice Phone 01506 890210 2.3 kmCycle
- Ratho Medical Practice Phone 0131 333 0600 2.7 kmCycle
- Barclay Medical Practice East Craigs Phone 0131 339 6670 4.5 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 EH28 8AU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH28 8AU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Edinburgh Supercharger Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, Tesla · up to 150 kW 550 mWalk
- CYC Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2 1.2 kmCycle
- CYC Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO 1.2 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 EH28 8AU?
The nearest to the centre of EH28 8AU, in a straight line.
- 17 Main Street 2.3 kmCycle
- 9 Bughtlin Market 4.5 kmCycle
- Ferryburn Dental Care 4.9 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH28 8AU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH28 8AU, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Bestway National Chemists, 38 Main Street Phone 0131 333 3352 2.4 kmCycle
- Lunn Pharmacy, 64 North Street Phone 0131 333 1397 2.5 kmCycle
- Boots UK, Gyle Shopping Centre Phone 0131 317 1288 3.8 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 EH28 8AU?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH28 8AU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 131 333 3203 2.2 kmCycle
- Westport Veterinary Clinic 5.0 kmDrive
- Oak Tree Veterinary Centre Phone +44 131 539 7539 5.1 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 EH28 8AU
- Ward
- Almond
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Newbridge and Ratho Station
- Rural or urban
- Large Urban Areas
- In use since
- October 1994
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
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