EH28 8RQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH28) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8RQ) 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 EH28.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH28 8.
- 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 EH28 8RQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH28 8RQ postcode have the street address of Lumsden Court
EH28 8RQ is within the village of Ratho.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.9204210177 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.38516274029 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxburn | 3.41 | WNW | 286.40 |
| Queensferry | 4.64 | N | 350.36 |
| Livingston | 5.77 | WSW | 244.20 |
| Penicuik | 8.77 | SE | 134.33 |
| Loanhead | 9.67 | ESE | 107.71 |
| Bathgate | 10.05 | W | 262.99 |
| Dunfermline | 10.87 | NNW | 343.76 |
| Bo'ness | 10.87 | NW | 308.32 |
| Burntisland | 11.25 | NNE | 31.30 |
| Dalkeith | 12.04 | E | 100.44 |
| Kinghorn | 13.11 | NE | 38.08 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Edinburgh/Gogarbank
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 45.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | 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) | 9.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 44.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 44.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 67.780 |
EH28 8RQ has an average download speed of 44.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,324 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
20% of postcodes (238,274) have slower broadband speeds.
80% of postcodes (945,043) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 18.670 |
EH28 8RQ has an average upload speed of 10.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,130 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
29% of postcodes (340,326) have slower upload speeds.
71% of postcodes (837,185) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Ratho Primary School
Address: Ratho Primary School, 1 School Wynd, Ratho, EDINBURGH, EH28 8TT
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 0131 333 1293
Hillwood Primary School
Address: Hillwood Primary School, Station Road, Ratho Station, EDINBURGH, EH28 8PT
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 0131 333 1210
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)
Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: :
4176 LIVINGSTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ALMONDVALE ROAD SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6NB
Distance: 5.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LIVINGSTON)
Address: 88-89 ALMONDVALE CENTRE, ALMONDVALE SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6HR
Distance: 5.58 miles
Contact: :
LIVINGSTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 315 THE ELEMENTS, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6GS
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
RATHO MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 14A WILKIESTON ROAD, RATHO, NEWBRIDGE, EH28 8RH
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 330600
ALMOND GROUP PRACTICE
Address: KIRKLISTON HEALTH CENTRE, 50 THE GLEBE, KIRKLISTON, EH29 9AS
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 890210
RICCARTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Address: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, RICCARTON, CURRIE, EH14 4AS
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 513010
THE PENTLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PENTLAND MEDICAL CENTRE, 44 PENTLAND VIEW, CURRIE, MIDLOTHIAN, EH14 5QB
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 492142
EAST CALDER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EAST CALDER HEALTH CENTRE, 147 MAIN STREET, EAST CALDER, LIVINGSTON, EH53 0EW
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01506 882882
BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE EAST CRAIGS
Address: 10 BUGHTLIN MARKET, EAST CRAIGS, EDINBURGH, EH12 8XP
Distance: 3.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 396670
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.93 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.49 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.90 miles
Curriehill
Address: Curriehill station, off Curriehill Road, Currie, City of Edinburgh, EH14 4AA
Postcode: EH14 4AA
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.92 miles
Edinburgh Park
Address: Edinburgh Park station, Cultins Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 4DF
Postcode: EH11 4DF
Line: North Clyde Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.04 miles
Kirknewton
Address: Kirknewton station, Station Road, Kirknewton, West Lothian, EH27 8BP
Postcode: EH27 8BP
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.86 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: 5.50 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: 4.63 miles
Uphall
Address: Uphall station, Pumpherston Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 5QG
Postcode: EH54 5QG
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.53 miles
Livingston South
Address: Livingston South station, Muireston Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 9AP
Postcode: EH54 9AP
Line: Shotts Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.63 miles
Haymarket
Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Postcode: EH12 5EY
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.69 miles
Livingston North
Address: Livingston North station, Carmondean Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7EE
Postcode: EH54 7EE
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.30 miles
West Calder
Address: West Calder station, Station Road, near Livingston, West Lothian, EH55 8BP
Postcode: EH55 8BP
Line: Shotts Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.42 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh West |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Christine Jardine |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, East Main Street, BROXBURN, EH52 5AS | 4.74 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Gyle Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH12 9JU | 4.89 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DF | 4.98 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 5.06 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Westside Plaza, EDINBURGH, EH14 2SW | 6.26 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 2.14 miles | Directions to Edinburgh Airport |
| Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU | 4.42 miles | Directions to Ferrymuir Retail Park |
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 5.49 miles | Directions to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 6.67 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifton Road, NEWBRIDGE, EH28 8LQ | 1.41 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clifton Road, NEWBRIDGE, EH28 8LQ |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, EDINBURGH, EH12 8HW | 3.74 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, EDINBURGH, EH12 8HW |
| McDonald's, Builyeon Road, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9YJ | 4.47 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Builyeon Road, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9YJ |
| McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 5.34 miles | Directions to McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 3.14 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 5.96 miles | Directions to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 6.12 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 7.25 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 7.81 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |