Musselburgh · EH21

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Covering Musselburgh, Wallyford, Whitecraig, including Dalkeith, Portobello/Craigmillar, Preston, Seton and Gosford. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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EH21 (Musselburgh) in a nutshell

EH21 covers Musselburgh, Wallyford, Whitecraig, in City of Edinburgh and East Lothian and Midlothian. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for EH21

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Two councils in one district

EH21 is split between City of Edinburgh and East Lothian and Midlothian. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

EH21 stretches across Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Portobello/Craigmillar and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'EH21', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Musselburgh homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Musselburgh: 43.3% purpose-built flats, 1.4% converted/shared
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Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Musselburgh page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

Next door to EH21

EH22 · DalkeithEH15 · PortobelloEH23 · GorebridgeEH33 · TranentEH16 · LibertonEH32 · Prestonpans

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EH21 cover?

EH21 (Musselburgh, Wallyford, Whitecraig) includes the wards of Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Portobello/Craigmillar, Preston, Seton and Gosford, Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EH21?

Neighbouring districts include EH22 (Dalkeith), EH15 (Portobello), EH23 (Gorebridge), EH33 (Tranent), EH16 (Liberton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH21 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EH21?

About 10,996 households and 25,319 residents at the 2011 Census, across 771 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EH21 in?

EH21 sits in City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Lothian East, Midlothian.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EH21 1
Areas covered
Musselburgh, Wallyford, Whitecraig 2
Active postcodes
771 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,996 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,319 2
Electoral wards
Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Portobello/Craigmillar, Preston, Seton and Gosford, Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Lothian East, Midlothian 4
Local authority
City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian 4
Households privately renting (Musselburgh locality)
11.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.