EH42 1YR postcode in Dunbar, East Lothian

EH42 1YR is a postcode in Dunbar, in the Dunbar and East Linton ward of East Lothian. It is in the Lothian East parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since February 2007.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at EH42 1YR can get it Across East Lothian: 88% Nearest station Dunbar 200 m in a straight line MP Mr Douglas Alexander Labour (Co-op), Lothian East Council East Lothian Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH42 1YR is, and what is near it

Map of EH42 1YR and what is near it Map of EH42 1YR: its centre point, with the 361 other postcodes in the EH42 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices, 13 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 6 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH42 1AA: also in EH42 1EH42 1AF: also in EH42 1EH42 1BP: also in EH42 1EH42 1BS: also in EH42 1EH42 1DD: also in EH42 1EH42 1DU: also in EH42 1EH42 1DX: also in EH42 1EH42 1DY: also in EH42 1EH42 1DZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1EE: also in EH42 1EH42 1EH: also in EH42 1EH42 1EL: also in EH42 1EH42 1EN: also in EH42 1EH42 1EW: also in EH42 1EH42 1FT: also in EH42 1EH42 1FZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1GP: also in EH42 1EH42 1GT: also in EH42 1EH42 1GW: also in EH42 1EH42 1GY: also in EH42 1EH42 1GZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1HA: also in EH42 1EH42 1HB: also in EH42 1EH42 1HD: also in EH42 1EH42 1JE: also in EH42 1EH42 1JF: also in EH42 1EH42 1JH: also in EH42 1EH42 1JP: also in EH42 1EH42 1JR: also in EH42 1EH42 1JS: also in EH42 1EH42 1JU: also in EH42 1EH42 1JX: also in EH42 1EH42 1JY: also in EH42 1EH42 1JZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1LA: also in EH42 1EH42 1LB: also in EH42 1EH42 1LD: also in EH42 1EH42 1LE: also in EH42 1EH42 1LF: also in EH42 1EH42 1LG: also in EH42 1EH42 1LJ: also in EH42 1EH42 1LN: also in EH42 1EH42 1LP: also in EH42 1EH42 1LQ: also in EH42 1EH42 1LR: also in EH42 1EH42 1LS: also in EH42 1EH42 1LT: also in EH42 1EH42 1LU: also in EH42 1EH42 1LW: also in EH42 1EH42 1LX: also in EH42 1EH42 1LY: also in EH42 1EH42 1LZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1ND: also in EH42 1EH42 1NE: also in EH42 1EH42 1NF: also in EH42 1EH42 1PZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1QH: also in EH42 1EH42 1QZ: also in EH42 1EH42 1TN: also in EH42 1EH42 1WJ: also in EH42 1EH42 1YA: also in EH42 1EH42 1YB: also in EH42 1EH42 1YE: also in EH42 1EH42 1YF: also in EH42 1EH42 1ZG: also in EH42 1 Bus stop 350 mEast Lothian Council 750 mEast Linton station 9.3 kmDunbar EH42 1YR Map of EH42 1YR and what is near it Map of EH42 1YR: its centre point, with the 361 other postcodes in the EH42 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices, 13 bus stops and 6 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. Dunbar and East Linton EH42 1YR
  • EH42 1YR
  • Other postcodes in EH42 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 13 bus stops
  • 6 EV charging points
  • 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 55.9985, longitude -2.5100)

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 EH42 1YR?

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 EH42 1YR?

Every home and business at EH42 1YR can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH42 1YR 100% East Lothian 88%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH42 1YR 100% East Lothian 97%
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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 EH42 1YR?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EH42 1YR.

Check the bin days for EH42 1YR 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 EH42 1YR?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH42 1YR is Dunbar Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.

  • Dunbar Rail Station Railway station 200 mWalk
  • East Linton Railway station 9.3 kmDrive

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

13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Parish Church, 68 m away.

More stations near EH42 1YR, 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 EH42 1YR?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH42 1YR, 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 EH42 1YR?

6 within 1 km 6 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH42 1YR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Connected Kerb Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 · up to 7 kW 250 mWalk
  • Connected Kerb Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 · up to 7 kW 250 mWalk
  • Connected Kerb Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 · up to 7 kW 250 mWalk

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 EH42 1YR?

The nearest to the centre of EH42 1YR, in a straight line.

  • 7 High Street 350 mWalk
  • Dunbar Dental Practice 350 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near EH42 1YR?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH42 1YR, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

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 EH42 1YR?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH42 1YR 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 EH42 1YR

Ward
Dunbar and East Linton
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Dunbar
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
February 2007

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.

EH42 1YB50 mEH42 1ND60 mEH42 1LB60 mEH42 1LT120 mEH42 1FT140 mEH42 1LF140 m
All of EH42

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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