EH47 8JL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH47) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JL) 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 EH47.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH47 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JL.
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 EH47 8JL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH47 8JL postcode have the street address of Townhead Gardens
It is situated within the post town of BATHGATE within the old postal county of West Lothian.
EH47 8JL is within Whitburn.
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Map Coordinates for EH47 8JL
| Latitude | 55.8662958232 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.67917687734 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH47 8JL Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH47 8JL
| Average Mbps | 55.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
EH47 8JL has an average download speed of 55.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,544 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (399,682) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (783,415) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH47 8JL
| Average Mbps | 11.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
EH47 8JL has an average upload speed of 11 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,444 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
29% of postcodes (347,456) have slower upload speeds.
70% of postcodes (829,741) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH47 8JL Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
St Kentigern's Academy
Address: St Kentigern's Academy, West Main Street, Blackburn, WEST LOTHIAN, EH47 7LX
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01506 656404
Whitburn Academy
Address: Whitburn Academy, Shanks Road, Whitburn, WEST LOTHIAN, EH47 0HL
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01501 740675
Scotland Primary Schools
Croftmalloch Primary School
Address: Croftmalloch Primary School, Via Raeburn Crescent, Whitburn, WEST LOTHIAN, EH47 8HQ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01501 740506
Whitdale Primary School
Address: Whitdale Primary School, 55a Whitedalehead Road, Whitburn, WEST LOTHIAN, EH47 8JU
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01501 749975
Polkemmet Primary School
Address: Polkemmet Primary School, The Avenue, Whitburn, WEST LOTHIAN, EH47 0BX
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01501 740319
Southdale Primary School
Address: Southdale Primary School, Southdale Way, ARMADALE, EH48 3PR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01506 280000
St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)
Address: St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn), Gateside Road, Whitburn, WEST LOTHIAN, EH47 0NJ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01501 740452
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH47 8JL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
LIVINGSTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 315 THE ELEMENTS, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6GS
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LIVINGSTON)
Address: 88-89 ALMONDVALE CENTRE, ALMONDVALE SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6HR
Distance: 6.53 miles
Contact: :
4176 LIVINGSTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ALMONDVALE ROAD SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6NB
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 10.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 11.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH47 8JL
WHITBURN GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WHITBURN HEALTH CENTRE, 1 WEAVERS LANE, WHITBURN, BATHGATE, EH47 0SD
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 740297
ASHGROVE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLACKBURN PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, ASHGROVE, BLACKBURN, BATHGATE, EH47 7LJ
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 657130
BARBAUCHLAW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 NORTH STREET, ARMADALE, BATHGATE, EH48 3QB
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 730432
NEWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BATHGATE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, WHITBURN ROAD, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 2SS
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 655155
KINGSGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BATHGATE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, WHITBURN ROAD, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 2SS
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 653134
SIMPSON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BATHGATE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, WHITBURN ROAD, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 2SS
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 654444
Motorway Junctions near EH47 8JL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH47 8JL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH47 8JL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Linlithgow and East Falkirk Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Martyn Day |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the EH47 8JL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is West 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 West Lothian at the following link West Lothian.How much is the Council Tax?
West 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 West 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 EH47 8JL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of West 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 - West Lothian CouncilPostcodes near the EH47 8JL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH47 8JL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, West Main Street, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0QU | 0.66 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Iceland |
| Aldi, Longridge Road, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 8HB | 0.84 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Aldi |
| Asda, Lower Bathville, Armadale, BATHGATE, EH48 2JS | 3.09 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Asda |
| Morrisons, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2SS | 4.02 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA | 4.28 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH47 8JL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 6.60 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 13.11 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 13.17 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 13.47 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Heartlands Court, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0TB | 0.92 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to McDonald's, Heartlands Court, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0TB |
| McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA | 2.66 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA |
| McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX | 6.36 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX |
| McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX | 6.36 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 6.15 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 9.89 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ | 11.98 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 13.19 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 13.20 miles | Directions from EH47 8JL to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |