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 miles19.7 km
- Livingston 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hamilton 22 miles35.4 km
- Cumbernauld 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Dunfermline 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Coatbridge 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Stirling 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Airdrie 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Falkirk 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Motherwell 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Wishaw 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Livingston Place 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Mid Calder Place 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Polbeth Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Livingston North Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- East Livingston and East Calder Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- West Calder Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Seafield Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- East Calder Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Dechmont Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Kirknewton Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Blackburn Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Broxburn Place 4.1 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Livingston South
EH54 6EH, EH54 6LR, EH54 6NP, EH54 7DU, EH54 6LP, EH54 6XA, EH54 9DW, EH54 6NY, EH54 6FF … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Glasgow International Airport 35.4 miles56.9 km
- Livingston South Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Livingston North Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
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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 miles0.8 km
- Pentland Hills Hill 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Redford Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Dundas Castle Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Manuel Priory Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Little King Seat Hill 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Little Sparta Gardens 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cramond beach Beach 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Penicuik House Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km