Livingston North ward encompasses the northern residential neighbourhoods of Livingston new town, characterised by post-war housing schemes and modern developments. The area includes districts like Craigshill and Howden, featuring a mix of detached homes, terraces, and flats. Green corridors and the Almond River valley provide natural boundaries, with several local parks and sports facilities integrated into the layout. The ward functions primarily as a commuter base, with direct road links to the M8 motorway facilitating travel to Edinburgh and other central belt locations.
A prominent feature is the Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston Football Club, situated near the Almondvale Centre retail park. The ward contains essential local services including primary schools, community centres, and shopping precincts. The presence of the Howden Park Centre offers a public library and arts venue. The topography is generally low-lying, with the railway line and the River Almond running through the southern edge of the ward, separating it from Livingston South.
