EH26 9LA 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 (9LA) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LA.
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 9LA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
EH26 9LA is within the town of PENICUIK.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.8210828797 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.26067512048 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicuik | 1.61 | ENE | 62.38 |
| Loanhead | 5.88 | NE | 48.03 |
| Livingston | 10.95 | WNW | 293.61 |
| Broxburn | 11.28 | NW | 314.12 |
| Peebles | 12.04 | SSE | 166.26 |
| Queensferry | 12.75 | NNW | 333.97 |
| Burntisland | 16.51 | N | 3.59 |
| Whitburn | 16.82 | W | 281.01 |
| Biggar | 17.07 | SW | 217.10 |
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 | 9.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.120 |
EH26 9LA has an average download speed of 9.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
161 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (12,488) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,171,992) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 0.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.190 |
EH26 9LA has an average upload speed of 0.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,865 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (8,502) have slower upload speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,172,274) 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: 2.32 miles
Contact: 01968 678060
Penicuik High School
Address: Penicuik High School, 39a Carlops Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01968 674165
Scotland Primary Schools
Cuiken Primary School
Address: Cuiken Primary School, 150 Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik, EH26 0AH
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4580
Strathesk Primary School
Address: Strathesk Primary School, 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4705
Sacred Heart Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Primary School, Crockett Gardens, Penicuik, EH26 9BB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4665
Cornbank Primary School
Address: Cornbank Primary School, 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 9HE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4575
Nearest Opticians
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 8.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)
Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR
Distance: 8.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 8.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 9.31 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 9.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
PENICUIK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 37 IMRIE PLACE, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8LF
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 672612
EASTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EASTFIELD FARM ROAD, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 675576
ROSLIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 122 PENICUIK ROAD, ROSLIN, MIDLOTHIAN, EH25 9NT
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 402043
THE PENTLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PENTLAND MEDICAL CENTRE, 44 PENTLAND VIEW, CURRIE, MIDLOTHIAN, EH14 5QB
Distance: 5.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 492142
LOANHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOANHEAD CENTRE, GEORGE AVENUE, LOANHEAD, EH20 9LA
Distance: 5.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 400149
WEST LINTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DEANFOOT ROAD, WEST LINTON, PEEBLESSHIRE, EH46 7EX
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 660808
Transport Links
Train Stations
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: 6.51 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Kentigern Mall, PENICUIK, EH26 8LE | 2.56 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, Edinburgh Road, PENICUIK, EH26 8NP | 2.94 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Asda, LOANHEAD, EH20 9NY | 8.56 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Lanark Road, JUNIPER GREEN, EH14 5EN | 9.19 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, New Swanston, EDINBURGH, EH10 7JA | 9.22 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 5.57 miles | Directions to Straiton Road |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 8.50 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 9.34 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 9.47 miles | Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 5.79 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW |
| McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 7.31 miles | Directions to McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ |
| McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU | 7.93 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU |
| McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL | 7.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 7.41 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 9.09 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 9.20 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 9.46 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 9.50 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |