edinburgh EH21 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH21)

The EH21 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of East Lothian, and contains a total of 804 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the EH21 postcode area, including Balerno, Bathgate, Bo'Ness, Bonnyrigg, Broxburn, Currie, Dalkeith, Dunbar, East Linton, Edinburgh, Gorebridge, Gullane, Haddington, Heriot, Humbie, Innerleithen, Juniper Green, Kirkliston, Kirknewton, Lasswade, Linlithgow, Livingston, Loanhead, Longniddry, Musselburgh, Newbridge, North Berwick, Pathhead, Peebles, Penicuik, Prestonpans, Rosewell, Roslin, South Queensferry, Tranent, Walkerburn, West Calder, West Linton which come under the local authority of the East Lothian Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in EH21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EH21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The EH21 postcode is located in the Edinburgh district in the United Kingdom. It covers the Musselburgh area, the eastern parts of Portobello, and some areas in Edinburgh. The EH21 postcode is situated to the southeast of the centre of the city and lies along the Esk Valley, about one mile from Musselburgh railway station.

The EH21 postcode area has a population of approximately 16,200 people, with a majority being in the age group of 30-39. The majority of the individuals living in the area are in professional or managerial posts. There are excellent amenities in the area, such as shops, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities. The nearby Musselburgh Racecourse hosts several events throughout the year.

Education facilities in EH21 are excellent. There are several primary schools, including Inveresk Primary School, Craigmount Primary School, St Peter's RC Primary School, Newbyres Nursery, Loretto Primary School and Woolrigg House Private School. There are also several secondary schools in close proximity, such as Portobello High School, Musselburgh Grammar School and St Thomas of Aquin's High School. The area also has several nurseries, such as Little Angels Active Learning Nursery and Mosaic Nursery.

EH21 offers great transport links. The area is served by both buses and trains, as Musselburgh railway station operates frequently and offers direct connections to nearby Edinburgh. There are also regular bus services to Edinburgh, as well as to other local areas. The nearest airport, Edinburgh International Airport, is just 15 minutes from the EH21 postcode.

The parks and green spaces in the area are well-maintained and are great for taking a relaxing evening stroll. One can find the Eskside Nature Reserve in the area, as well as Musselburgh Links, Nature Inverleith Park, Lochend Woods, and plenty of other parks.

EH21 postcode features plenty of unique shops and boutiques to explore. Salters Road Shopping Centre is the largest shopping area in the postcode area, with several smaller shops along Musselburgh High Street and George Street. The area also has a local cinema, and several galleries and museums, such as the National Museum of Scotland.

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