Polbeth
Place in West Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.861, -3.549 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 03 64 |
| Population: | 2,350 |
| Dialling code: | 01506 (Bathgate) |
Polbeth is a small village in West Lothian, close to West Calder and set in the rolling lowlands of central Scotland with views towards the Bathgate Hills. Its position makes it handy for commuters heading into Livingston or Edinburgh, while still feeling rural, with nearby fields and walking routes that give the village a quiet, semi‑rural character.
Historically the settlement grew up around the coal and shale‑oil industries that shaped much of west‑Lothian’s landscape, and elements of that industrial past remain part of the local identity. Today Polbeth is largely residential with an active community life centred on local groups and a village hall; residents tend to speak of a close social fabric and a mix of long‑standing families and newer commuters who value the area’s affordable housing and countryside access.
Postcode districts covering Polbeth
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 13.7 miles
- Livingston 1.9 miles
- Hamilton 20.6 miles
- Cumbernauld 18.5 miles
- Dunfermline 14.8 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 23 miles
- Coatbridge 18.8 miles
- Stirling 23.4 miles
- Airdrie 16.3 miles
- Falkirk 13.6 miles
- Motherwell 17.7 miles
- Wishaw 15.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Calder Place 1.1 miles
- Livingston South Ward 1.6 miles
- Livingston Place 1.9 miles
- Seafield Place 2 miles
- East Livingston and East Calder Ward 2.5 miles
- Livingston North Ward 2.7 miles
- Addiewell Place 2.9 miles
- Blackburn Place 3 miles
- Mid Calder Place 3 miles
- Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley Ward 3.4 miles
- Stoneyburn Place 3.7 miles
- Bathgate Place 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Polbeth
EH55 8TR, EH55 8QR, EH55 8SH, EH55 8FE, EH55 8UB, EH55 8TW, EH55 8QT, EH55 8UN, EH55 8SX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.2 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 34.3 miles
- West Calder Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Livingston South Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Polbeth Ad
- Chain Runner by Marston's Inns 1.6 miles
- Bankton House Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Mercure Livingston Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Macdonald Houstoun House 4 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Livingston - Bathgate 3 3.3 miles
- Livingston Lodge Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Premier Inn Livingston - M8 Jct3 3 3.8 miles
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club 4 7.6 miles
- Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh 4 8 miles
- Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian 3 4.8 miles
Schools in Polbeth
- St Mary's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 2 miles
- Pentland Hills Hill 6.8 miles
- Redford Wood Forest 8.2 miles
- Manuel Priory Historic site 8.4 miles
- Dundas Castle Estate 8.9 miles
- Little King Seat Hill 9.4 miles
- Little Sparta Gardens 9.6 miles
- Hopetoun House Estate 9.8 miles
- Penicuik House Estate 12 miles
- Dalmeny House Estate 12 miles
- Callendar Wood Forest 12.4 miles
- Cramond beach Beach 12.7 miles