Postcode EH16 4SZ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 4SZ and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 4SZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 4SZ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to EH16 4SZ is Little France Crescent which is centered 253 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Craigmillar Castle Road and is 53 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.79 km away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 3.54 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 4SZ is Liberton Golf Club and is 374 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Moredun Spice and is 427 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 29, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Little France Crescent 253 m
Ochiltree Gardens 300 m
Lammermoor Terrace 355 m
Nether Craigour 378 m
Kingston Avenue 408 m
Moredunvale Road 494 m
Craigmillar Castle Road 702 m
A772 1.54 km
Old Dalkeith Road 1.87 km
Gilmerton Road 2.33 km
The City Of Edinburgh Bypass 4.63 km
A720 4.73 km
B701 5.27 km
A6094 6.31 km
A7 62.34 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 4SZ

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 4SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
AARON LODGE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 25, 2008
200 m
Liberton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 21, 2019
374 m
Afe Minimart Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2010
427 m
Moredun Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
427 m
Spar Moredun Retailers - other Pass
September 15, 2021
427 m
The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 6, 2019
427 m
Tino's Jolly Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 24, 2022
427 m
Edinburgh Bioquarter Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 7, 2014
485 m
THE DRUM (ROYAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTUTITE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 21, 2015
485 m
Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 19, 2012
500 m
Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other Pass
May 6, 2016
500 m
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 11, 2019
500 m
W H Smith Retailers - other Pass
October 22, 2015
500 m
Bell Bottom Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 4, 2021
640 m
China Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 30, 2020
640 m
Happy Good Food Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 1, 2018
640 m
KEYSTORE Retailers - other Pass
June 26, 2008
640 m
K's Kitchen Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 2022
640 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
September 4, 2014
640 m
The Friery Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 20, 2017
640 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Craigmillar Castle Road Bus Stop/Station 53 m
Kingston Avenue Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Craigmillar Castle Road Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Kingston Avenue Bus Stop/Station 230 m
RH Sick Children Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 2.15 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.44 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 3.74 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.79 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.79 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.79 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.54 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.56 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.57 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.53 km
Entrance Air 14.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 852 m
Ellen's Glen Valley 1.11 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.83 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 3.01 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.3 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.32 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.92124900
Longitude -3.14389400
OS Easting 328611
OS Northing 0670388
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1380
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000177
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craigmillar
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craigmillar - 04
Output Area / Small Area 5B2