Postcode EH15 2RQ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH15 2RQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH15 2RQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in October 1994 and is an active postcode. EH15 2RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH15 2RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EH15 2RQ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to EH15 2RQ is Gilberstoun Loan which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Cuddie Brae and is 339 m away. The closest railway station is Newcraighall Rail Station, 544 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH15 2RQ is Bannatynes Health Club & Cafe and is 275 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on January 8, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sushi Daily and is 523 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on January 22, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 75.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH15 2RQ is covered by the Scotland police force association and Edinburgh Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH15 2RQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH15 2RQ, and the approximate distance away.

Gilberstoun Loan 32 m
Gilberstoun Wynd 73 m
Ferguson Rigg 158 m
Hopper Gardens 199 m
Gilberstoun Brig 200 m
Flockhart Gait 239 m
Ostler Loan 255 m
Gilberstoun 298 m
Andrew Balfour Grove 304 m
Bauld Drive 311 m
Newcraighall Road 431 m
Brunstane Road South 472 m
A6095 928 m
B6415 1.35 km
A6106 2.96 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH15 2RQ

Introduction October 1994
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH15 2RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bannatynes Health Club & Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 8, 2020
275 m
The Cuddie Brae Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 3, 2019
275 m
Lifestyle Express Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 25, 2019
440 m
NEWCRAIGHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
January 7, 2009
508 m
ASDA Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 14, 2020
522 m
ASDA Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 3, 2020
522 m
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 22, 2020
523 m
Sushi Daily Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 22, 2020
523 m
Bread Meats Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 26, 2021
655 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 15, 2021
655 m
Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 23, 2015
655 m
Frankie & BennyÆs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 4, 2015
655 m
Greggs Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2012
655 m
Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
December 6, 2018
655 m
McChans Oriental Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
December 4, 2019
655 m
McDonald's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 26, 2019
655 m
Nando's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2019
655 m
Odeon Cinema Other catering premises Pass
June 24, 2015
655 m
Pizza Hut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 1, 2019
655 m
PizzaExpress / Mac & Wings Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 23, 2015
655 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH15 2RQ - Data from Apr 2022

The Cuddie Brae Bus Stop/Station 339 m
Newcraighall Drive Bus Stop/Station 366 m
Newcraighall Drive Bus Stop/Station 390 m
Newcraighall Park & Ride Bus Stop/Station 391 m
Newcraighall Park & Ride Bus Stop/Station 466 m
London Road Taxi Rank 4.33 km
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 4.48 km
Supermarket Taxi Rank 5.43 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 544 m
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 574 m
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 576 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 8.06 km
Entrance Air 16.82 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH15 2RQ - Data from Dec 2021

Shire Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Eastfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Fisherrow Sands Beach 2.88 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Pinkie Cleugh Valley 3.69 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.74 km
Meeting of the Waters Inland Water 3.76 km
Smeaton Glen Valley 3.94 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.04 km
Old Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.05 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.06 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 4.21 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 4.23 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH15 2RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.1 Mbps 75.5 Mbps 550 Mbps
Upload 9.9 Mbps 13 Mbps 75 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.6 4.4
30-300 Mbps 0% 65.1 13.6
300+ Mbps 100% 404 49

Gas Consumption

43 meters consuming 594,829 kWh - mean 13,833 kWh : median 12,577 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

43 meters consuming 159,119 kWh - mean 3,700 kWh : median 3,336 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH15 2RQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.93753800
Longitude -3.09514600
OS Easting 331686
OS Northing 0672151
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5786
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh East
Electoral Ward Portobello/Craigmillar
Local Authority District City of Edinburgh
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000008
Travel To Work Area Edinburgh

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Lothian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003925
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall - 05
Output Area / Small Area 6B2