EH55 8LJ Postcode in

EH55 8LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH55) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LJ) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case EH which means Edinburgh.
  2. Postal District. In our case EH55.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case EH55 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.

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 EH55 8LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

EH55 8LJ is within the village of Tarbrax.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude55.7917428059
Longitude-3.58806547636
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Blackburn 5.65 NNW 346.17
Whitburn 6.41 NW 324.05
Livingston 6.94 NNE 22.80
Carluke 10.60 WSW 248.25
Lanark 10.97 SW 221.96
Biggar 11.86 SSE 167.84
Linlithgow 12.82 N 357.81
Wishaw 13.04 W 264.87
Penicuik 14.45 E 78.75
Airdrie 16.14 WNW 288.77

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Blackburn S Wks

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00%W 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 5.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%W 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00%WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 4.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 22.00%SW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%SW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 54.00%SW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 42.00%WSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%W 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00%SW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 54.00%SW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 78.00%SW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 80.00%WSW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 78.00%WSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 47.00%WSW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 17.00%WSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 12.00%W 22 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 15.00%W 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 10.00%W 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00%W 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 8.00%W 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00%W 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 7.00%WNW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%W 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%W 16 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Auchengray Primary School

Address: Auchengray Primary School, Auchengray Road, CARNWATH, ML11 8LN

Distance: 1.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01501 785245

Nearest Opticians

LIVINGSTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 315 THE ELEMENTS, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6GS

Distance: 6.88 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (LIVINGSTON)

Address: 88-89 ALMONDVALE CENTRE, ALMONDVALE SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6HR

Distance: 6.98 miles

Contact: :

4176 LIVINGSTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ALMONDVALE ROAD SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6NB

Distance: 7.08 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)

Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW

Distance: 7.92 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)

Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF

Distance: 12.95 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)

Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR

Distance: 14.71 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

WEST CALDER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: WEST CALDER MEDICAL CENTRE, 65 WEST END, WEST CALDER, WEST LOTHIAN, EH55 8EJ

Distance: 4.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01506 874300

KINGSHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 40 MANSE ROAD, FORTH, LANARK, ML11 8AJ

Distance: 4.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01555 811200

BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE-FAULDHOUSE

Address: FAULDHOUSE PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, LANRIGG ROAD, FAULDHOUSE, BATHGATE, EH47 9JD

Distance: 5.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01501 773020

ASHGROVE GROUP PRACTICE

Address: BLACKBURN PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, ASHGROVE, BLACKBURN, BATHGATE, EH47 7LJ

Distance: 5.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01506 657130

MURIESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HAMILTON SQUARE, MURIESTON SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 9JZ

Distance: 6.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01506 461464

WHITBURN GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: WHITBURN HEALTH CENTRE, 1 WEAVERS LANE, WHITBURN, BATHGATE, EH47 0SD

Distance: 6.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01501 740297

Transport Links

Train Stations

West Calder

Address: West Calder station, Station Road, near Livingston, West Lothian, EH55 8BP

Postcode: EH55 8BP

Line: Shotts Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.36 miles

Addiewell

Address: Addiewell station, Station Road, Addiewell, West Lothian, EH55 8NQ

Postcode: EH55 8NQ

Line: Shotts Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.64 miles

Breich

Address: Breich station, off the A71, Breich, West Lothian, EH55 8JH

Postcode: EH55 8JH

Line: Shotts Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.96 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: 6.46 miles

Fauldhouse

Address: Fauldhouse station, off Main Street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, EH47 9DJ

Postcode: EH47 9DJ

Line: Shotts Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.52 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: 7.76 miles

Bathgate

Address: Bathgate station, Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1BA

Postcode: EH48 1BA

Line: North Clyde Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.70 miles

Carstairs

Address: Carstairs station, Strawfrank Road, Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8PR

Postcode: ML11 8PR

Line: Argyle Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.63 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 fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 9.02 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M8 J4
Distance: 7.79 miles
Driving Time: 11.12 minutes
M8 J3A
Distance: 9.16 miles
Driving Time: 12.91 minutes
M8 J4A
Distance: 9.79 miles
Driving Time: 13.05 minutes
M8 J3
Distance: 11.05 miles
Driving Time: 14.32 minutes
M8 J5
Distance: 13.76 miles
Driving Time: 16.88 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyMotherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
Member or Parliament
Pamela Nash
Pamela Nash
Contact DetailsContact Pamela Nash
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of South Lanarkshire 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 - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near EH55 8LJ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Longridge Road, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 8HB9.98 miles Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6GB10.45 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, Almondvale South Retail Park, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6XG10.52 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Almondvale Road, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6HP10.72 miles Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ10.76 miles Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near EH55 8LJ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR7.05 miles Directions to Livingstone Sc,unit 50
Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN13.91 miles Directions to Edinburgh Airport
Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9QU15.10 miles Directions to Ferrymuir Retail Park
Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF17.71 miles Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near EH55 8LJ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX6.91 miles Directions to McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX
McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX6.91 miles Directions to McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX
McDonald's, Heartlands Court, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0TB6.93 miles Directions to McDonald's, Heartlands Court, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0TB
McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA7.70 miles Directions to McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA

KFC Restaurants near EH55 8LJ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ6.69 miles Directions to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park
KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ13.82 miles Directions to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road
KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG14.36 miles Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park
KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB15.64 miles Directions to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell
KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS16.05 miles Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road