EH49 6LG postcode in Whitecross, Falkirk

EH49 6LG is a postcode in Whitecross, in the Upper Braes ward of Falkirk. It is in the Falkirk parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at EH49 6LG can get it Across Falkirk: 94% Nearest station Polmont 3.7 km in a straight line MP Euan Stainbank Labour, Falkirk Council Falkirk Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH49 6LG is, and what is near it

Map of EH49 6LG and what is near it Map of EH49 6LG: its centre point, with the 206 other postcodes in the EH49 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. EH49 6JG: also in EH49 6EH49 6JH: also in EH49 6EH49 6JJ: also in EH49 6EH49 6JL: also in EH49 6EH49 6JN: also in EH49 6EH49 6JP: also in EH49 6EH49 6JQ: also in EH49 6EH49 6JR: also in EH49 6EH49 6JS: also in EH49 6EH49 6JT: also in EH49 6EH49 6JU: also in EH49 6EH49 6JW: also in EH49 6EH49 6JX: also in EH49 6EH49 6JY: also in EH49 6EH49 6JZ: also in EH49 6EH49 6LA: also in EH49 6EH49 6LB: also in EH49 6EH49 6LD: also in EH49 6EH49 6LE: also in EH49 6EH49 6LF: also in EH49 6EH49 6LJ: also in EH49 6EH49 6LL: also in EH49 6EH49 6LP: also in EH49 6EH49 6LR: also in EH49 6 2 places, 3.1–3.9 km3 places, 3.7–4.2 kmLinlithgow EH49 6LG Map of EH49 6LG and what is near it Map of EH49 6LG: its centre point, with the 206 other postcodes in the EH49 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. 3 places, 3.7–4.2 kmLinlithgow EH49 6LG
  • EH49 6LG
  • Other postcodes in EH49 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 2 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 55.9742, longitude -3.6577)

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; 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 EH49 6LG?

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 6LG?

Every home and business at EH49 6LG can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH49 6LG 100% Falkirk 94%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH49 6LG 100% Falkirk 99%
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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 EH49 6LG?

Plenty of time.

Next collection, in 7 days

Thursday 29 October

Brown bin

  • Wed 4 Nov Blue bin
  • Wed 18 Nov Burgundy bin
Every collection, on BinDayBuddy

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data, read at 23:08 on 22 October 2026. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to EH49 6LG?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH49 6LG is Polmont Rail Station, 3.7 km away in a straight line.

  • Polmont Rail Station Railway station 3.7 kmCycle
  • Linlithgow Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
  • Manuel (Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway) Underground, metro or tram 400 mWalk

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 Almond Terrace, 71 m away.

More stations near EH49 6LG, 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 EH49 6LG?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH49 6LG, 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 EH49 6LG?

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH49 6LG, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near EH49 6LG?

The nearest to the centre of EH49 6LG, in a straight line.

  • Westport Dental Practice 3.1 kmCycle
  • 49a High Street 3.6 kmCycle
  • Brightons&Polmont Dental Practice 3.7 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH49 6LG?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH49 6LG, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Tpb Partnership, 269 High Street 3.1 kmCycle
  • Lp North Sixteen, 286 High Street Phone 01506 670280 3.1 kmCycle
  • Dean Healthcare, 63 Mains Road Phone 01324 716555 3.2 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 EH49 6LG?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH49 6LG 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 EH49 6LG

Ward
Upper Braes
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Whitecross
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.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

EH49 6LF40 mEH49 6LJ40 mEH49 6LE80 mEH49 6JQ100 mEH49 6LD110 mEH49 6LP120 m
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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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