Livingston South
Ward in West Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.879, -3.52 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 04 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01506 (Bathgate) |
The Livingston South ward covers the southern portion of the new town of Livingston in West Lothian, blending 1960s-era new‑town housing with later private developments, local shops and community facilities. It enjoys good road and rail links to Edinburgh and Glasgow and contains green spaces and cultural amenities such as Howden Park and the Howden Park Centre.
Economically the area is a mix of commuter households and local employment in retail, light industry and business parks, while ongoing regeneration and active community groups reflect a diverse social make‑up. Proximity to the Almondvale shopping and nearby country parks gives a useful balance of urban convenience and outdoor space.
Postcode districts covering Livingston South
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 12.3 miles
- Livingston 0.9 miles
- Hamilton 22 miles
- Cumbernauld 19.2 miles
- Dunfermline 13.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.4 miles
- Coatbridge 19.9 miles
- Stirling 23.3 miles
- Airdrie 17.4 miles
- Falkirk 13.6 miles
- Motherwell 19.1 miles
- Wishaw 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Livingston Place 0.9 miles
- Mid Calder Place 1.4 miles
- Polbeth Place 1.6 miles
- Livingston North Ward 1.9 miles
- East Livingston and East Calder Ward 2 miles
- West Calder Place 2.7 miles
- Seafield Place 2.7 miles
- East Calder Place 2.9 miles
- Dechmont Place 3 miles
- Kirknewton Place 3.9 miles
- Blackburn Place 3.9 miles
- Broxburn Place 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Livingston South
EH54 6AD, EH54 0LJ, EH54 9AU, EH54 6JE, EH54 6PD, EH54 9HQ, EH54 9DT, EH54 9BD, EH54 6DX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 7.6 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 35.4 miles
- Livingston South Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Livingston North Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels in Livingston South Ad
- Chain Runner by Marston's Inns
- Bankton House Hotel 3
- Mercure Livingston Hotel 3
- Livingston Lodge Hotel 3
Schools in Livingston South
- Bankton Primary School Primary
- Bellsquarry Primary School Primary
- Cedarbank School Special
- Dedridge Primary School Primary
- Harrysmuir Primary School Primary
- Howden St Andrew's Primary School Primary
- Inveralmond Community High School Secondary
- St Margaret's Academy Secondary
- St Ninian's Primary School Primary
- The James Young High School Secondary
- Toronto Primary School Primary
- Williamston Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 0.5 miles
- Pentland Hills Hill 6.7 miles
- Redford Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- Dundas Castle Estate 7.3 miles
- Manuel Priory Historic site 8 miles
- Hopetoun House Estate 8.4 miles
- Little King Seat Hill 9.7 miles
- Dalmeny House Estate 10.4 miles
- Little Sparta Gardens 10.7 miles
- Cramond beach Beach 11.1 miles
- Penicuik House Estate 11.3 miles
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles