Musselburgh · EH21
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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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Musselburgh run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Musselburgh: 81.4% mains gas onlyScotland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- CO detector: where there's a fixed combustion appliance or flue.
- Register: with your council before letting.
More detail on the Musselburgh page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.
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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 heated by mains gas only (Musselburgh locality)
- 81.4% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.