Living in EH48: Liveability Score 57/100
West Lothian, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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EH48 scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 253 green spaces within 2km.
Services
2 Outstanding, 24 Good out of 26 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 2 GP surgeries and 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
94% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 5/10, around the national average.
Band D council tax £1,515/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Moderate transport coverage: some public transport available.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 138 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
EH48 covers 930 active postcodes in West Lothian, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is EH48 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for EH48 at this time.
What are the schools like in EH48?
Schools in EH48 score 47/100. 2 Outstanding, 24 Good out of 26 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in EH48?
Broadband in EH48 scores 78/100. 94% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does EH48 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include EH47, EH55, EH54. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for EH48?
EH48 scores 57/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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