EH55 8FA postcode in Polbeth, West Lothian
EH55 8FA is a postcode in Polbeth, in the Livingston South ward of West Lothian. It is in the Livingston parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since May 2019.
Where EH55 8FA is, and what is near it
- EH55 8FA
- Other postcodes in EH55 8: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 3 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 55.8631, longitude -3.5381)
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 EH55 8FA?
- 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
- LivingstonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Gregor Poynton (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Gregor Poynton
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 EH55 8FA?
Every home and business at EH55 8FA 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 EH55 8FA?
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 EH55 8FA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH55 8FA is West Calder Rail Station, 2.1 km away in a straight line.
- West Calder Rail Station Railway station 2.1 kmCycle
- Livingston South Rail Station Railway station 2.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Limefield House, 253 m away.
More stations near EH55 8FA, 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 EH55 8FA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH55 8FA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Murieston Medical Practice LLP Phone 01506 461464 2.1 kmCycle
- Dedridge Medical Group Phone 01506 414586 2.6 kmCycle
- West Calder Medical Practice Phone 01506 874300 2.9 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 EH55 8FA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH55 8FA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 1.9 kmCycle
- For EV Charging point · 4 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
- Engenie Charging point · 2 chargers 2.1 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 EH55 8FA?
The nearest to the centre of EH55 8FA, in a straight line.
- Bellsquarry Dentistry 1.0 kmWalk
- 2 Bankton Square 2.2 kmCycle
- West Calder Dental Care 2.3 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH55 8FA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH55 8FA, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Right Medicine Pharmacy, 107-109 Chapelton Drive Phone 01506 873205 900 mWalk
- Wm Morrison Supermarket, Dedridge Road North Phone 01506 462003 1.9 kmCycle
- Wellbeing Pharmacies, 2a Hamilton Square Phone 01506 465035 2.1 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 EH55 8FA?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH55 8FA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Lamond Veterinary Clinic 2.2 kmCycle
- Riverside Veterinary Practice 3.3 kmCycle
- The Riverside Veterinary Practice 7.5 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 EH55 8FA
- Ward
- Livingston South
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Polbeth
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- May 2019
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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