EH49 6BL postcode in Linlithgow, West Lothian
EH49 6BL is a postcode in Linlithgow, in the Linlithgow ward of West Lothian. It is in the Bathgate and Linlithgow parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EH49 6BL is, and what is near it
- EH49 6BL
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- 3 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 55.9754, longitude -3.6008)
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 EH49 6BL?
- 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
- Bathgate and LinlithgowParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Kirsteen Sullivan
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 EH49 6BL?
Every home and business at EH49 6BL 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 EH49 6BL?
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 EH49 6BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH49 6BL is Linlithgow Rail Station, 350 metres away in a straight line.
- Linlithgow Rail Station Railway station 350 mWalk
- Polmont Rail Station Railway station 7.2 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cross, 181 m away.
More stations near EH49 6BL, 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 EH49 6BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH49 6BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Linlithgow Group Medical Practice Phone 01506 670027 450 mWalk
- Kinneil Medical Practice Phone 01506 537054 4.2 kmCycle
- The Richmond Practice Phone 01506 822665 4.2 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 EH49 6BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH49 6BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- Water Yett Car Park Charging point · 2 chargers 400 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 900 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH49 6BL?
The nearest to the centre of EH49 6BL, in a straight line.
- 49a High Street 150 mWalk
- 24 High Street 250 mWalk
- Westport Dental Practice 450 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH49 6BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH49 6BL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots UK, 72/74 High Street Phone 01506 846371 200 mWalk
- Lp North Sixteen, 286 High Street Phone 01506 670280 450 mWalk
- Tpb Partnership, 269 High Street 450 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 EH49 6BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH49 6BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Mackie & Brechin 350 mWalk
- Linlithgow Clinic 1.8 kmCycle
- Polmont Veterinary Clinic 6.8 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 EH49 6BL
- Ward
- Linlithgow
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Linlithgow
- 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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