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Location in West LothianBents sits where the marker shows within the county.

28,561
Population
11,883
Households
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About Bents

Bents is a small settlement located in West Lothian, within the EH47 postcode area of Scotland. It lies to the west of the town of Livingston and is situated near the A80 road, which connects Edinburgh to the central belt. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of modern housing developments and some older properties. Bents is part of the wider Livingston community and benefits from nearby amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport links. The surrounding landscape is largely flat and open, typical of the lowlands of Scotland, with some green spaces and recreational areas. It is a convenient location for those commuting to Edinburgh or other nearby towns, offering a balance between suburban living and access to urban facilities.

Local Data for Bents

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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Addiewell Train Station 1.3 miles
Breich Train Station 1.6 miles
West Calder Train Station 2.9 miles
Fauldhouse Train Station 3.4 miles
Bathgate Train Station 3.7 miles
Livingston North Train Station 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stoneyburn 0 yards Loganlea 0.6 miles Longridge 1.2 miles Addiewell 1.2 miles Breich 1.4 miles Freeport Village 2 miles East Whitburn 2 miles Blackburn 2 miles Whitburn 2.2 miles Croftmalloch 2.2 miles West Calder 2.6 miles Leven Seat 2.6 miles

Local Government

District West Lothian
Ward Whitburn and Blackburn
Constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk

Frequently Asked Questions about Bents

What is the population of Bents?
Bents has a population of approximately 28,561 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Bents?
Bents is covered by the EH47 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Bents?
The nearest railway station to Bents is Addiewell Train Station, about 1.3 miles away.

Streets in EH47 30 shown View all streets

A706 2 A71 1 Academy View 1 Aitken Drive 2 Allan Road 1 Almond Road 1 Almond Square 2 Almond View 6 Almondvale Gardens 1 Armadale Road 3 Ash Grove 7 Auchenhard Place 1 B7066 1 B715 1 Badallan Place 1 Baillie Street 2 Balgornie Roundabout 1 Bank Path 1 Bank Street 1 Barns Court 1 Barracks View 2 Barton Terrace 4 Bathgate Road 7 Beech Place 2 Beechwood Gardens 1 Beechwood Place 1 Beechwood Road 12 Bellalmond Crescent 1 Bickerton Crofts 1 Bickerton Terrace 2

Postcodes in EH47 50 shown View all postcodes

EH47 0AA EH47 0AD EH47 0AE EH47 0AF EH47 0AH EH47 0AJ EH47 0AL EH47 0AN EH47 0AP EH47 0AQ EH47 0AR EH47 0AS EH47 0AT EH47 0AU EH47 0AW EH47 0AX EH47 0AY EH47 0AZ EH47 0BA EH47 0BB EH47 0BD EH47 0BE EH47 0BF EH47 0BG EH47 0BH EH47 0BJ EH47 0BL EH47 0BN EH47 0BP EH47 0BQ EH47 0BS EH47 0BT EH47 0BU EH47 0BW EH47 0BX EH47 0BY EH47 0BZ EH47 0DA EH47 0DB EH47 0DD EH47 0DE EH47 0DF EH47 0DG EH47 0DH EH47 0DL EH47 0DN EH47 0DP EH47 0DQ EH47 0DR EH47 0DT