EH48 3DE postcode in West Lothian, Scotland

EH48 3DE is a postcode in West Lothian, in the Armadale and Blackridge ward. It is in the Bathgate and Linlithgow parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 91% of homes and businesses can get it. West Lothian: 92% Nearest station Armadale (W Lothian) 4.7 km in a straight line MP Kirsteen Sullivan Labour (Co-op), Bathgate and Linlithgow Council West Lothian Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH48 3DE is, and what is near it

Map of EH48 3DE and what is near it Map of EH48 3DE: its centre point, with the 254 other postcodes in the EH48 3 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 4 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH48 3BT: also in EH48 3EH48 3BU: also in EH48 3EH48 3BX: also in EH48 3EH48 3BY: also in EH48 3EH48 3BZ: also in EH48 3EH48 3DA: also in EH48 3EH48 3DB: also in EH48 3EH48 3DD: also in EH48 3EH48 3DF: also in EH48 3EH48 3DG: also in EH48 3EH48 3DP: also in EH48 3EH48 3DT: also in EH48 3EH48 3DW: also in EH48 3EH48 3PP: also in EH48 3 2 places, 3.1–4.7 kmArmadale and Blackridge EH48 3DE Map of EH48 3DE and what is near it Map of EH48 3DE: its centre point, with the 254 other postcodes in the EH48 3 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 4 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. 2 places, 3.1–4.7 km3 places, 4.8–5.4 kmArmadale and Blackridge EH48 3DE
  • EH48 3DE
  • Other postcodes in EH48 3: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 4 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 55.9278, longitude -3.7024)

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 EH48 3DE?

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 EH48 3DE?

Every home and business at EH48 3DE can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 91% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)91% can get it

West Lothian: 92%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)100% can get it

West Lothian: 99%

The line marks the figure across West Lothian.

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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 EH48 3DE?

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 days

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

Food hygiene ratings at EH48 3DE

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH48 3DE. 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 Agency

Source: 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 EH48 3DE?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH48 3DE is Armadale (W Lothian) Rail Station, 4.7 km away in a straight line.

  • Armadale (W Lothian) Rail Station Railway station 4.7 kmCycle
  • Bathgate 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.

4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Park View, 17 m away.

More stations near EH48 3DE, 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 EH48 3DE?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH48 3DE, 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 EH48 3DE?

OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of EH48 3DE on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.

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 EH48 3DE?

The nearest to the centre of EH48 3DE, in a straight line.

  • 3/4 Ochilview Square 3.3 kmCycle
  • Smiles Plus 3.4 kmCycle
  • 64 South Bridge Street 4.8 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH48 3DE?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH48 3DE, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • M&D Green Dispensing Chemist, 7 North Street Phone 01501 730748 3.1 kmCycle
  • Lp North Sixteen, 21/21a West Main Street Phone 01501 732638 3.3 kmCycle
  • Boots UK, 26-30 George Street Phone 01506 652682 4.7 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 EH48 3DE?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH48 3DE 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 EH48 3DE

Ward
Armadale and Blackridge
Country
Scotland
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

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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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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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