Torphichen on the map

Torphichen built-up area

Built-up area0.4 km² (0.2 sq mi)

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

37,476
Population
15,621
Households
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About Torphichen

Torphichen is a small village located in West Lothian, Scotland, with the postcode area EH48. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Bathgate and 12 miles west of Edinburgh. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern housing.

One of the notable landmarks in Torphichen is the historic Torphichen Preceptory, which was once an important site for the Knights Hospitaller. The village also has a local primary school and a few community facilities, making it a quiet place for families. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape, providing a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike.

Local Data for Torphichen

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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bathgate Train Station 2.6 miles
Linlithgow Train Station 3.8 miles
Polmont Train Station 4.3 miles
Livingston North Train Station 4.9 miles
Uphall Train Station 6.3 miles
Falkirk High Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ballencrieff Toll 1.4 miles Westfield 1.9 miles Belvedere 1.9 miles Bathgate 2 miles Loan 2 miles Glenmavis 2.2 miles Middle Strath 2.5 miles Whitecross 2.5 miles Falside 2.5 miles Windyknowe 2.5 miles Paulville 2.6 miles Barbauchlaw 2.6 miles

Local Government

District West Lothian
Ward Bathgate
Constituency Bathgate and Linlithgow

Frequently Asked Questions about Torphichen

What is the population of Torphichen?
Torphichen has a population of approximately 37,476 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Torphichen?
Torphichen is covered by the EH48 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Torphichen?
The nearest railway station to Torphichen is Bathgate Train Station, about 2.6 miles away.

Streets in EH48 30 shown View all streets

A706 1 A7066 5 A800 2 A801 1 A89 15 Academy Place 1 Academy Street 5 Alexandra Avenue 1 Alexandra Drive 1 Allison Gardens 2 Anderson Avenue 3 Andrew Avenue 2 Angus Way 1 Anne Street 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashbank Court 1 Athol Place 1 Athol Terrace 3 Atlas Court 1 Avon Road 1 Avondale Crescent 3 Avondale Drive 4 B7002 1 B708 2 B792 4 B8028 8 B8047 5 B8084 2 Baird Drive 1 Baird Road 2

Postcodes in EH48 50 shown View all postcodes

EH48 1AA EH48 1AH EH48 1AL EH48 1AP EH48 1AR EH48 1AS EH48 1AT EH48 1AX EH48 1AY EH48 1AZ EH48 1BA EH48 1BB EH48 1BD EH48 1BE EH48 1BG EH48 1BH EH48 1BJ EH48 1BL EH48 1BN EH48 1BP EH48 1BQ EH48 1BS EH48 1BT EH48 1BU EH48 1BW EH48 1BX EH48 1BY EH48 1BZ EH48 1DA EH48 1DB EH48 1DD EH48 1DE EH48 1DF EH48 1DG EH48 1DH EH48 1DJ EH48 1DL EH48 1DN EH48 1DP EH48 1DQ EH48 1DR EH48 1DS EH48 1DT EH48 1DU EH48 1DX EH48 1DY EH48 1DZ EH48 1EA EH48 1EB EH48 1ED