EH26 0RQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH26) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0RQ) 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 EH26.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH26 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RQ.
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 EH26 0RQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH26 0RQ postcode have the street address of Red Fox Crescent
EH26 0RQ is within the town of PENICUIK.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.8462524901 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.20868822756 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicuik | 1.16 | SSW | 210.79 |
| Loanhead | 3.21 | NE | 47.08 |
| Bonnyrigg | 4.40 | ENE | 64.01 |
| Broxburn | 11.83 | WNW | 301.16 |
| Queensferry | 12.35 | NW | 321.95 |
| Peebles | 13.46 | S | 176.47 |
| Inverkeithing | 14.71 | NNW | 330.09 |
| Burntisland | 14.77 | N | 356.21 |
| Blackburn | 16.21 | W | 276.27 |
| Innerleithen | 16.70 | SSE | 160.06 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Penicuik
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 8.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | W 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 65.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
EH26 0RQ has an average download speed of 65.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,098 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
44% of postcodes (526,792) have slower broadband speeds.
55% of postcodes (656,751) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.120 |
EH26 0RQ has an average upload speed of 14.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,267 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
56% of postcodes (662,818) have slower upload speeds.
43% of postcodes (509,556) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Secondary Schools
Beeslack Community High School
Address: Beeslack Community High School, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 0QF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01968 678060
Penicuik High School
Address: Penicuik High School, 39a Carlops Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01968 674165
Scotland Primary Schools
Mauricewood Primary School
Address: Mauricewood Primary School, 11 Muirhead Place, Penicuik, EH26 0LE
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4630
Cuiken Primary School
Address: Cuiken Primary School, 150 Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik, EH26 0AH
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4580
Strathesk Primary School
Address: Strathesk Primary School, 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4705
Sacred Heart Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Primary School, Crockett Gardens, Penicuik, EH26 9BB
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4665
Nearest Opticians
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 7.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 7.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 7.29 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 7.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
EASTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EASTFIELD FARM ROAD, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 675576
PENICUIK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 37 IMRIE PLACE, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8LF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 672612
ROSLIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 122 PENICUIK ROAD, ROSLIN, MIDLOTHIAN, EH25 9NT
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 402043
LOANHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOANHEAD CENTRE, GEORGE AVENUE, LOANHEAD, EH20 9LA
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 400149
BRAIDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CAMUS AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 6QT
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 455999
GRACEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 GRACEMOUNT DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6RN
Distance: 4.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642377
Transport Links
Train Stations
Gorebridge
Address: Gorebridge station, Station Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4JX
Postcode: EH23 4JX
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.27 miles
Newtongrange
Address: Newtongrange station, 23 Murderdean Road, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4PE
Postcode: EH22 4PE
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.59 miles
Eskbank
Address: Eskbank station, Unit 4,, Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Eskbank, EH22 3NX
Postcode: EH22 3NX
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.45 miles
Newcraighall
Address: Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QT
Postcode: EH21 8QT
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.59 miles
Shawfair
Address: Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SB
Postcode: EH22 1SB
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.67 miles
Slateford
Address: Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BX
Postcode: EH14 1BX
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.72 miles
Kingsknowe
Address: Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JX
Postcode: EH14 2JX
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.51 miles
Wester Hailes
Address: Wester Hailes station, Harverster Way, Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh, EH14 3AQ
Postcode: EH14 3AQ
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.54 miles
South Gyle
Address: South Gyle station, South Gyle Road, South Gyle, City of Edinburgh, EH12 9EU
Postcode: EH12 9EU
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.15 miles
Edinburgh Gateway
Address: Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF
Postcode: EH12 9GF
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.84 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Kirsty McNeill |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Midlothian council
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Edinburgh Road, PENICUIK, EH26 8NP | 1.45 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, Kentigern Mall, PENICUIK, EH26 8LE | 2.24 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Asda, LOANHEAD, EH20 9NY | 4.37 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 5.13 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 5.13 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 2.98 miles | Directions to Straiton Road |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 6.60 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 7.15 miles | Directions to 3 Whitehill Road |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 7.30 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 3.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW |
| McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU | 5.32 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU |
| McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 5.76 miles | Directions to McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ |
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 5.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 6.62 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 6.93 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 7.12 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 7.21 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 7.37 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |