EH26 8QP 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 (8QP) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QP.
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 8QP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH26 8QP postcode have the street address of Tipperwell Way
EH26 8QP is within the town of PENICUIK.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.8103833677 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.20210294507 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicuik | 1.71 | NNW | 330.27 |
| Loanhead | 5.11 | NNE | 24.14 |
| Bonnyrigg | 5.75 | NE | 39.95 |
| Peebles | 10.97 | S | 177.01 |
| Livingston | 13.34 | WNW | 292.65 |
| Broxburn | 13.48 | NW | 309.67 |
| Innerleithen | 14.29 | SSE | 157.64 |
| Burntisland | 17.26 | N | 355.91 |
| Biggar | 18.00 | SW | 224.38 |
| Lauder | 18.75 | ESE | 109.41 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Penicuik
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 68.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 88.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 83.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 51.00% | S 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 27.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | W 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 20.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 22.00% | S 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 51.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 55.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 53.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 21.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 44.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 24.600 |
EH26 8QP has an average download speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
240 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (23,136) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,161,265) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.240 |
EH26 8QP has an average upload speed of 1.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (18,250) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,159,725) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Cornbank Primary School
Address: Cornbank Primary School, 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 9HE
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4575
Scotland Secondary Schools
Penicuik High School
Address: Penicuik High School, 39a Carlops Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EP
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01968 674165
Nearest Opticians
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 8.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 9.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 9.61 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 9.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 9.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
PENICUIK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 37 IMRIE PLACE, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8LF
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 672612
EASTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EASTFIELD FARM ROAD, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 675576
ROSLIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 122 PENICUIK ROAD, ROSLIN, MIDLOTHIAN, EH25 9NT
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 402043
LOANHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOANHEAD CENTRE, GEORGE AVENUE, LOANHEAD, EH20 9LA
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 400149
DALHOUSIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 109-111 HIGH STREET, BONNYRIGG, MIDLOTHIAN, EH19 2ET
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 703999
QUARRYFOOT PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 109-111 HIGH STREET, BONNYRIGG, MIDLOTHIAN, EH19 2ET
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 703939
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: 6.34 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: 6.41 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: 6.75 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: 7.86 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
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Midlothian Council | LibrariesLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Kentigern Mall, PENICUIK, EH26 8LE | 2.23 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, Edinburgh Road, PENICUIK, EH26 8NP | 2.98 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Asda, LOANHEAD, EH20 9NY | 7.89 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 8.60 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 8.60 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 5.17 miles | Directions to Straiton Road |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 9.08 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 9.20 miles | Directions to 3 Whitehill Road |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 9.77 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 5.34 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW |
| McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU | 6.64 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU |
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 8.16 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 8.22 miles | Directions to McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 8.89 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 9.16 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 9.37 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 9.69 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 9.82 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |