Postcode EH16 5EB (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5EB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH16 5EB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 5EB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH16 5EB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 5EB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH16 5EB is Prestonfield Gardens which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Prestonfield Terrace and is 35 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.94 km away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.53 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5EB is Prestonfield Golf Club and is 398 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Erbil Takeaway and is 101 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on August 18, 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 5EB 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 5EB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH16 5EB, and the approximate distance away.

Prestonfield Gardens 64 m
Prestonfield Bank 71 m
Prestonfield Terrace 133 m
Kilmaurs Terrace 182 m
Burgess Terrace 192 m
Clearburn Crescent 214 m
Kirkhill Drive 215 m
Kilmaurs Road 217 m
Kirkhill Road 228 m
Prestonfield Crescent 244 m
Kirkhill Gardens 260 m
Prestonfield Avenue 279 m
Ventnor Place 284 m
Kirkhill Terrace 288 m
Prestonfield Road 294 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5EB

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 5EB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Little Monkey's Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 17, 2019
100 m
Erbil Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
August 18, 2021
101 m
Jade Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 29, 2019
101 m
Moon Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
January 19, 2012
130 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other Pass
February 3, 2011
130 m
Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
October 4, 2021
130 m
On A Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
161 m
Wee Greek Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 26, 2021
161 m
THE THISTLE HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 27, 2013
189 m
San Chuan Express Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 18, 2021
190 m
Ramen HQ Other catering premises Improvement Required
July 29, 2019
307 m
Prestonfield Neighbourhood Centre & Catch Up CafÚ Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 21, 2012
340 m
CAMERON HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 23, 2012
381 m
HOTEL CEILIDH-DONIA Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
April 20, 2011
389 m
Prestonfield Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 30, 2019
398 m
Priestfield House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 5, 2019
403 m
Prestonfield Hotel-Stables Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
407 m
Prestonfield House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
407 m
GIFFORD HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 17, 2016
408 m
Ferns Kitchen Catering CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 7, 2019
430 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 5EB - Data from Apr 2022

Prestonfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 35 m
Prestonfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Prestonfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Prestonfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Prestonfield Crescent Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 1.67 km
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 1.97 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 2 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.94 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.94 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.94 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.53 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 5.79 km
Entrance Air 12.55 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 5EB - Data from Dec 2021

The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.12 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.61 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.13 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.16 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.19 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 2.61 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.65 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 3.15 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5EB - 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 55.93323000
Longitude -3.16465600
OS Easting 327336
OS Northing 0671743
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6416
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003603
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Newington and Dalkeith Road
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Newington and Dalkeith Road - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1