The postcode EH16 5AQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 5AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH16 5AQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 5AQ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to EH16 5AQ is Dalkeith Road which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Priestfield Road and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.53 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.12 km away.
The local pub for residents of EH16 5AQ is Prestonfield Golf Club and is 227 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from On A Roll and is 271 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on March 8, 2022.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EH16 5AQ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH16 5AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH16 5AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH16 5AQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH16 5AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIL DUN GUEST HOUSE | Pass February 15, 2010 | 42 m | |
| GIFFORD HOUSE | Pass February 17, 2016 | 48 m | |
| Ramen HQ | Improvement Required July 29, 2019 | 113 m | |
| ASCOT GUEST HOUSE | Pass January 15, 2010 | 134 m | |
| Clan Walker Guest House | Pass April 19, 2011 | 134 m | |
| HOTEL CEILIDH-DONIA | Improvement Required April 20, 2011 | 136 m | |
| Prestonfield Golf Club | Pass July 30, 2019 | 227 m | |
| THE THISTLE HOUSE | Pass March 27, 2013 | 231 m | |
| On A Roll | Improvement Required March 8, 2022 | 271 m | |
| Wee Greek Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection July 26, 2021 | 271 m | |
| Moon Convenience Store | Pass January 19, 2012 | 312 m | |
| Premier Stores | Pass February 3, 2011 | 312 m | |
| Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar | Awaiting Inspection October 4, 2021 | 312 m | |
| Little Monkey's Nursery | Pass October 17, 2019 | 320 m | |
| Erbil Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection August 18, 2021 | 356 m | |
| Jade Palace | Pass April 29, 2019 | 356 m | |
| The Salisbury Arms | Pass May 24, 2017 | 390 m | |
| EDINBURGH FIRST OUTSIDE CATERERS | Pass and Eat Safe February 16, 2012 | 411 m | |
| Royal Commonwealth Pool | Pass March 29, 2022 | 438 m | |
| Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation and Community Centre | Pass July 24, 2019 | 441 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 5AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Priestfield Road | 59 m | |
| Marchhall Place | 87 m | |
| Marchhall Place | 149 m | |
| Priestfield Road | 207 m | |
| Prestonfield Avenue | 299 m | |
| Sylvan Place | 1.3 km | |
| Nicolson Square | 1.56 km | |
| Marchmont Road | 1.62 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 2.53 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 2.53 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 2.53 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 2.12 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 2.23 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 5.43 km | |
| Entrance | 12.2 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 5AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Lion's Haunch | 909 m | |
| Crow Hill | 1.04 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 1.06 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 1.16 km | |
| Dunsapie Loch | 1.57 km | |
| Whinny Hill | 1.58 km | |
| St Margaret's Loch | 1.93 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 2.01 km | |
| Blackford Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Hawkhill Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Calton Hill | 2.35 km | |
| The Braids | 2.69 km | |
| Lochend Loch | 2.93 km | |
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 2.98 km |
| Braid Hills | 3.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5AQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 33.3% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.93561200 |
| Longitude | -3.16978500 |
| OS Easting | 327020 |
| OS Northing | 0672013 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Edinburgh East |
| Electoral Ward | Southside/Newington |
| Local Authority District | City of Edinburgh |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | East of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Edinburgh |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003520 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newington and Dalkeith Road |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newington and Dalkeith Road - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |