Postcode report
EH47 9HR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in West Lothian
About EH47 9HR: area rating, property, schools and local change
EH47 9HR is a postcode in Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley, West Lothian, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EH47 9HR, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EH47 9HR are jobs and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EH47 9HR is based on Fauldhouse. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near EH47 9HR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EH48 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £217k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EH47 9HR can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EH47 9HR by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near EH47 9HR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about EH47 9HR
Is EH47 9HR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EH47 9HR?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EH47 9HR?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in EH47 9HR?
The latest median sold price is £217k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EH47 9HR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.