East Livingston and East Calder
Ward in West Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.856, -3.486 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 07 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01506 (Bathgate) |
East Livingston and East Calder sits in West Lothian, on the western approaches to Edinburgh and adjoining the new‑town suburbs of Livingston. The area blends post‑war suburban neighbourhoods and recent housing developments with village streets and green buffers, and benefits from good commuter links by road and rail; much of the local economy revolves around retail and services in Livingston and commuting into the capital and nearby business parks.
Geographically the ward is skirted by the River Almond and sits close to leafy spots such as Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, giving a mix of urban and semi‑rural character. There are echoes of the region’s industrial past - notably the 19th‑ and early‑20th‑century oil‑shale activity in the wider area - but day‑to‑day life is marked by active community groups, village events and a family‑oriented social scene.
Postcode districts covering East Livingston and East Calder
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 11.6 miles
- Livingston 2.9 miles
- Hamilton 22.8 miles
- Cumbernauld 20.9 miles
- Dunfermline 14.6 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.8 miles
- Coatbridge 21.2 miles
- Airdrie 18.8 miles
- Falkirk 15.6 miles
- Motherwell 19.9 miles
- Wishaw 17.9 miles
- Musselburgh 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Livingston South Ward 2 miles
- Mid Calder Place 2.3 miles
- Polbeth Place 2.5 miles
- Livingston Place 2.9 miles
- East Calder Place 2.9 miles
- Kirknewton Place 3.3 miles
- West Calder Place 3.3 miles
- Livingston North Ward 3.9 miles
- Seafield Place 4.3 miles
- Dechmont Place 4.9 miles
- Addiewell Place 5.1 miles
- Broxburn Place 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in East Livingston and East Calder
EH53 0BX, EH53 0PQ, EH53 0NY, EH54 5JJ, EH53 0BP, EH53 0NW, EH53 0RD, EH54 5LS, EH54 5EG … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 7.8 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 36.7 miles
- Livingston South Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Kirknewton Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels in East Livingston and East Calder Ad
- Chain Runner by Marston's Inns
- Bankton House Hotel 3
- Mercure Livingston Hotel 3
- Premier Inn Livingston - M8 Jct3 3
- Livingston Lodge Hotel 3
Schools in East Livingston and East Calder
- Beatlie School Campus Special
- Calderwood Primary School Primary
- East Calder Primary School Primary
- Kirknewton Primary School Primary
- Letham Primary School Primary
- Mid Calder Primary School Primary
- Pumpherston and Uphall Station CPS Primary
- Riverside Primary School Primary
- St Paul's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles
- Pentland Hills Hill 4.6 miles
- Redford Wood Forest 5.8 miles
- Little King Seat Hill 7.7 miles
- Dundas Castle Estate 8.1 miles
- Little Sparta Gardens 9.2 miles
- Penicuik House Estate 9.6 miles
- Hopetoun House Estate 9.6 miles
- Manuel Priory Historic site 10 miles
- Dalmeny House Estate 10.8 miles
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles
- Cramond beach Beach 11.2 miles