West Lothian, Scotland

The typical property in EH55

EH55 covers West Calder and Polbeth, former coalfield villages with mainline rail.

Area summary

EH55 sits in West Lothian Council. The outcode covers West Calder, Polbeth and surrounding villages. The area was historically a major coal-mining and shale oil centre. Housing is mixed: Victorian terraces, postwar council estates, and newer estate development.

West Calder station is on the Edinburgh-Caldercruix line. The M8 at junction 4 provides motorway access.

Employment patterns are commuter into Edinburgh and Livingston.

West Lothian Council operates only mandatory HMO licensing.

What the data shows

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Researched facts

  • West Calder station is on the Edinburgh-Caldercruix line, source
  • The Coal Authority holds historic mining records, source
  • West Lothian Council is the local authority, source

Buyer notes

  • Coal Authority mining searches essential
  • Direct rail to Edinburgh is a value driver
  • Scottish tenancy law differs from English

The full EH55 data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

EH55 property data

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