Postcode EH16 4SS (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 4SS and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH16 4SS is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 4SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH16 4SS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 EH16 4SS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to EH16 4SS is Craigour Gardens which is centered 105 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Fernieside Drive and is 189 m away. The closest railway station is Newcraighall Rail Station, 3.14 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 4SS is The Royal and is 483 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on September 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Moredun Spice and is 483 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 29, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 39.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH16 4SS 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 EH16 4SS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH16 4SS, and the approximate distance away.

Craigour Gardens 105 m
Upper Craigour 203 m
Craigour Terrace 206 m
Craigour Drive 225 m
Little France Road 240 m
Craigour Loan 273 m
Craigour Grove 290 m
Fernieside Drive 298 m
Craigour Crescent 313 m
Fernieside Avenue 387 m
Old Dalkeith Road 969 m
A772 986 m
Gilmerton Road 1.55 km
The City Of Edinburgh Bypass 5.02 km
A720 5.14 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 4SS

Introduction January 1980
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 EH16 4SS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
FAZAL & SONS CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other Pass
September 12, 2011
362 m
Ferguson's Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
October 26, 2021
362 m
Penny's Retailers - other Pass
October 11, 2018
362 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
October 7, 2008
418 m
CHILDCARE CONNECTIONS LTD Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 4, 2011
425 m
Afe Minimart Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2010
483 m
Moredun Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
483 m
Spar Moredun Retailers - other Pass
September 15, 2021
483 m
The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 6, 2019
483 m
Tino's Jolly Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 24, 2022
483 m
Edinburgh Bioquarter Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 7, 2014
563 m
THE DRUM (ROYAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTUTITE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 21, 2015
563 m
St John Vianney R C Church Other catering premises Pass
August 23, 2012
575 m
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre & Cafe Connect Other catering premises Pass
February 26, 2020
577 m
FENMORE SPORTS CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
September 11, 2009
589 m
Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 19, 2012
619 m
Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other Pass
May 6, 2016
619 m
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 11, 2019
619 m
W H Smith Retailers - other Pass
October 22, 2015
619 m
CEC SOCIAL WORK DEPT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 13, 2012
632 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 4SS - Data from Apr 2022

Fernieside Drive Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Little France Road Bus Stop/Station 261 m
Fernieside Drive Bus Stop/Station 291 m
Little France Road Bus Stop/Station 303 m
Craigour Drive Bus Stop/Station 312 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 2.18 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 4.34 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 4.65 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.14 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.14 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.4 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 8.33 km
Entrance Air 14.91 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 4SS - Data from Dec 2021

Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 1.19 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3.44 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.53 km
Haveral Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.57 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 3.67 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.81 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.99 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.13 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 4SS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 50.1 Mbps 39.4 Mbps 59.52 Mbps
Upload 10.8 Mbps 9 Mbps 14.16 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 20% 17 4
30-300 Mbps 80% 54.3 12.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 22,312 kWh - mean 4,462 kWh : median 2,658 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 4SS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.91670200
Longitude -3.13180700
OS Easting 329358
OS Northing 0669869
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4176
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh South
Electoral Ward Liberton/Gilmerton
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003751
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Fernieside and Moredun South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Fernieside and Moredun South - 05
Output Area / Small Area 5A2