EH21 postcode

Broadband in EH21 7SW

Musselburgh, East Lothian

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Full fibre (FTTP) covers 27% of premises here.

Best speed1000 Mbps
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Flood Risk

Unknown

Fibre (FTTP)

Yes (27%)

Best speed

1000 Mbps

Reviewed by Rex Blackwell

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Living near EH21 7SW

Musselburgh covers the EH21 7SW postcode in East Lothian. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Musselburgh. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Musselburgh beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 27%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 27% coverage. Gigabit is available to some, not all.

Every premises at EH21 7SW meets the broadband USO. Only 26.8% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for EH21 7SW. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

0 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Flood risk: Unknown. Zone: Zone 1. Higher flood risk area. Check the Environment Agency flood map in detail. This will affect insurance costs. Air quality: Unknown.

Deprivation index: decile undefined out of 10. That's most deprived.

Nearest train station: Finsbury Park. Distance: 322.8 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ealing Broadway (323.4 mi). And London Kings Cross (324.7 mi). No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 60/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 50/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Before committing to EH21 7SW, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

EH21 7SW has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)27%
27%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)27%
27%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit27%
27%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at EH21 7SW

30–300 Mbps (73%)
300+ Mbps (27%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at EH21 7SW

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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Area suitability scores

EH21 7SW

Remote Worker

60

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

0

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

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Flood risk

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Flood risk: Unknown

This postcode is in undefined — unknown risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

Unknown

SEPA (Scotland - data not available via this API)

Council tax bands

Band distribution for East Lothian

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR (England only) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: S01015882

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Area info

Parish

Musselburgh

District

East Lothian

Region

Constituency

LSOA

S01015882

Frequently asked questions about EH21 7SW

What are the broadband speeds available at EH21 7SW?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at EH21 7SW. Maximum download speeds reach 1000 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 27%.

What is the average house price near EH21 7SW?

No recent house price data for EH21 7SW. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at EH21 7SW?

EH21 7SW has a Unknown flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

How does crime rate in EH21 7SW compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is EH21 7SW for remote working?

EH21 7SW scores 60/100 for remote working suitability, making it reasonably suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at EH21 7SW?

4G outdoor coverage at EH21 7SW is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near EH21 7SW?

EPC data is not yet available for EH21 7SW. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What transport links are available near EH21 7SW?

The nearest train station to EH21 7SW is Finsbury Park, 322.8 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ealing Broadway (323.4 mi) and London Kings Cross (324.7 mi).

Is EH21 7SW a suitable area for families?

EH21 7SW scores 50/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at EH21 7SW?

Air quality at EH21 7SW is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from EH21 7SW?

EV charging data is not yet available for EH21 7SW. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at EH21 7SW?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 27% of premises at EH21 7SW. Gigabit coverage reaches 27%. FTTP (full fibre to the premises) is at 27%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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