Overview for Townhead Gardens, BATHGATE, EH47 8JJ

Introduction

Bathgate is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, 5 miles (8 km) west of Livingston and adjacent to the M8 motorway. Nearby towns are Armadale, Blackburn, Linlithgow, Livingston, West Calder and Whitburn. Situated 2 miles (3 km) south of the ancient Neolithic burial site at Cairnpapple Hill, Bathgate and the surrounding area show signs of habitation since about 3500 BC and the world's oldest known reptile fossil has been found in the town. By the 12th century, Bathgate was a small settlement, with a church at Kirkton and a castle south of the present day town centre. Local mines were established in the 17th century but the town remained small in size until the coming of the industrial revolution. By the Victorian era, Bathgate grew in prominence as an industrial and mining centre, principally associated with the coal and shale oil industries. By the early 20th century, much of the mining and heavy industry around the town had ceased and the town developed manufacturing industries, principally in vehicle production and later electronics before these factories closed in the late 20th century. Today Bathgate is the second largest town in West Lothian, after Livingston and serves as a regional commuter town within the Scottish Central Belt.

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Summary for Townhead Gardens, BATHGATE, EH47 8JJ

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Whitburn and Blackburn
within
West Lothian
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near EH47 8JJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
38
In Progress
13
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near EH47 8JJ

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Traffic Levels near EH47 8JJ

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Linlithgow and East Falkirk parliamentary constituency.

Linlithgow and East Falkirk is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Townhead Gardens, EH47 8JJ

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Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for EH47 8JJ

Latitude
55.866431
Longitude
-3.677153

Sunrise and Sunset at EH47 8JJ

Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
20:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

EH47 8JJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear6.09%
Cloudy55.16%
Rain11.74%
Windy25.16%
Other1.85%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at EH47 8JJ

Active
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Inactive
0

Postcode Details for EH47 8JJ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
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