EH21 6RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH21) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6RU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EH which means Edinburgh.
- Postal District. In our case EH21.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH21 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
The regional mail center for the post area EH is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EH21 6RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is MUSSELBURGH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH21 6RU postcode have the street address of Newhailes Road
It is situated within the post town of MUSSELBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH21 6RU is within Musselburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH21 6RU
| Latitude | 55.9419042901 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.07074093716 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EH21 6RU
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Weather Forecast for EH21 6RU
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH21 6RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH21 6RU
| Average Mbps | 40.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 42.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
EH21 6RU has an average download speed of 40.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,053 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
15% of postcodes (182,365) have slower broadband speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,001,223) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH21 6RU
| Average Mbps | 8.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
EH21 6RU has an average upload speed of 8.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,614 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (193,621) have slower upload speeds.
83% of postcodes (986,406) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH21 6RU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Pinkie St Peter's Primary School
Address: Pinkie St Peter's Primary School, 44 Pinkie Road, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7HA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 0131 6652024
Musselburgh Burgh Primary School
Address: Musselburgh Burgh Primary School, Kilwinning Street, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7EE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 6653407
Loretto RC Primary School
Address: Loretto RC Primary School, 20 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7AH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 0131 6652572
Campie Primary School
Address: Campie Primary School, 3 Stoneyhill Farm Road, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 6QS
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 0131 6652045
Stoneyhill Primary School
Address: Stoneyhill Primary School, off Clayknowes Way, Stoneyhill, MUSSELBURGH EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 6UL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 0131 6653119
Craighall Primary School
Address: Craighall Primary School, c/o Stoneyhill Primary School, off Clayknowes Way, Stoneyhill, MUSSELBURGH, EH21 6UL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact:
Newcraighall Primary School
Address: Newcraighall Primary School, Whitehill Street, Newcraighall, EDINBURGH, EH21 8QZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 0131 669 3598
Brunstane Primary School
Address: Brunstane Primary School, 106 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3BE
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 0131 669 4498
Scotland Secondary Schools
Musselburgh Grammar School
Address: Musselburgh Grammar School, 86 Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7BA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 0131 6654278
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH21 6RU
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH21 6RU
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE LLP
Address: MUSSELBURGH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, INVERESK ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH21 7BP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 03007 906266
INVERESK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MUSSELBURGH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, INVERESK ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH21 7BP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464003
MILTON SURGERY
Address: 132 MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3LL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 497300
SOUTHFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 132 MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3LL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 497340
DURHAM ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 25 DURHAM ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 1NY
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 691153
NIDDRIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CRAIGMILLAR MEDICAL CENTRE, 106 NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 4DT
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 522004
Transport Links near EH21 6RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH21 6RU
- Musselburgh
Musselburgh station, Whitehill Farm Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6TTDistance: 0.94 milesDriving Time: 2.41 minutes - Newcraighall
Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QTDistance: 1.05 milesDriving Time: 2.12 minutes - Brunstane
Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NGDistance: 1.80 milesDriving Time: 4.05 minutes - Wallyford
Wallyford station, Station Approach, off The Loan, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8DZDistance: 2.84 milesDriving Time: 6.12 minutes - Shawfair
Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SBDistance: 4.12 milesDriving Time: 8.09 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH21 6RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH21 6RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH21 6RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | East Lothian Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kenny MacAskill |
| Political Party | Alba Party |
What Council is the EH21 6RU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is East Lothian Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for East Lothian at the following link East Lothian.How much is the Council Tax?
East Lothian Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much East Lothian charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the EH21 6RU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of East Lothian council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | East Lothian CouncilPostcodes near the EH21 6RU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH21 6RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Olivebank Retail Park, Newhailes Road, MUSSELBURGH, EH21 6RE | 0.21 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Iceland |
| Aldi, Olivebank Retail Park, Newhailes Road, MUSSELBURGH, EH21 6RE | 0.21 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Aldi |
| Asda, The Jewel, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR | 2.05 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Asda |
| Aldi, Portobello High Street, EDINBURGH, EH15 1DW | 3.58 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Aldi |
| Lidl, Niddrie Mains Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 4GN | 3.98 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH21 6RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 1.49 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 4.62 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 4.98 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to 89/90 Princes St |
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 5.54 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to Straiton Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD | 1.38 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD |
| McDonald's, Craigentinny Avenue North, EDINBURGH, EH6 7LJ | 3.22 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to McDonald's, Craigentinny Avenue North, EDINBURGH, EH6 7LJ |
| McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA | 3.60 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA |
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 3.76 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 1.51 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 3.84 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 4.41 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 4.72 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 4.72 miles | Directions from EH21 6RU to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |