EH26 postcode

Broadband in EH26 9LY

Penicuik, Midlothian

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Best speed300 Mbps
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026

Flood Risk

Unknown

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

300 Mbps

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 12 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

The best available speed at EH26 9LY is 300 Mbps. That covers your 14 Mbps estimate.

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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)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)0%
0%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at EH26 9LY

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at EH26 9LY

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

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

Schools data is currently unavailable.

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Flood risk

🟢

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)

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

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: S01018106

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)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Midlothian

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)

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Living near EH26 9LY

Penicuik is home to EH26 9LY. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and more follow.

100% of premises at EH26 9LY can access superfast broadband. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps Mbps. That is well above the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. 0% of connections can achieve 300 Mbps or faster.

Crime in the LSOA covering EH26 9LY totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level.

Flood risk at EH26 9LY is rated Unknown. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information.

Coverage data includes EE,O2,Three,Vodafone.

Suitability scores for EH26 9LY: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

When choosing a broadband provider at EH26 9LY, check what technology reaches your specific address. Compare contract lengths and total costs, not just headline speeds.

Penicuik offers a mix of local amenities and residential properties. The character of the area is best judged by visiting in person.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for EH26 9LY in Penicuik. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. If you are comparing areas, check the district hub page for wider context.

More local data is being added for this postcode

This page already has postcode-specific content, and more data-backed sections will appear as the remaining local datasets finish processing.

Frequently asked questions about EH26 9LY

What are the broadband speeds available at EH26 9LY?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at EH26 9LY. Maximum download speeds reach 300 Mbps Mbps.

What is the average house price near EH26 9LY?

No recent house price data is available for EH26 9LY.

What is the flood risk for properties at EH26 9LY?

EH26 9LY has a Unknown flood risk rating. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the EH26 9LY area?

School data for EH26 9LY is being updated. Check the Get Information About Schools service for the latest.

How does crime rate in EH26 9LY compare to other areas?

0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is EH26 9LY for remote working?

EH26 9LY scores 95/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at EH26 9LY?

Mobile coverage data for EH26 9LY is being updated. Check Ofcom coverage maps for the latest.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near EH26 9LY?

EPC data for EH26 9LY is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at EH26 9LY?

Council tax band information for EH26 9LY is being updated.

How accessible are GP surgeries near EH26 9LY?

GP surgery data for EH26 9LY is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near EH26 9LY?

Transport data for EH26 9LY is being updated.

Is EH26 9LY a suitable area for families?

EH26 9LY scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at EH26 9LY?

Air quality data for EH26 9LY is being updated.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from EH26 9LY?

EV charging data for EH26 9LY is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at EH26 9LY?

Full fibre availability at EH26 9LY is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

EH26 9LY

Remote Worker

95

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

Family

80

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

Value for Money

50

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Penicuik

District

Midlothian

Region

Constituency

LSOA

S01018106

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