Postcode EH16 5EQ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5EQ and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5EQ 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 5EQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to EH16 5EQ is Prestonfield Avenue which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Clearburn Crescent and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.08 km away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.67 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5EQ is Prestonfield Golf Club and is 520 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from San Chuan Express and is 101 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on March 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 116.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH16 5EQ 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 5EQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Prestonfield Avenue 20 m
Clearburn Gardens 121 m
Clearburn Crescent 140 m
Priestfield Crescent 144 m
Priestfield Road 167 m
Prestonfield Terrace 187 m
Prestonfield Road 215 m
Kirkhill Drive 224 m
Priestfield Gardens 242 m
Prestonfield Gardens 246 m
Kirkhill Terrace 260 m
Clearburn Road 264 m
Priestfield Avenue 267 m
Prestonfield Crescent 288 m
Cameron House Avenue 313 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5EQ

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 5EQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Prestonfield Neighbourhood Centre & Catch Up CafÚ Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 21, 2012
67 m
San Chuan Express Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 18, 2021
101 m
Priestfield House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 5, 2019
133 m
CAMERON HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 23, 2012
315 m
Prestonfield Hotel-Stables Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
322 m
Prestonfield House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
322 m
Little Monkey's Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 17, 2019
338 m
Prestonfield Primary School School/college/university Improvement Required
December 6, 2018
344 m
Erbil Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
August 18, 2021
382 m
Jade Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 29, 2019
382 m
Moon Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
January 19, 2012
407 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other Pass
February 3, 2011
407 m
Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
October 4, 2021
407 m
THE THISTLE HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 27, 2013
414 m
On A Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
430 m
Wee Greek Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 26, 2021
430 m
Ferns Kitchen Catering CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 7, 2019
437 m
Cameron Park Retirement Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 14, 2021
457 m
Prestonfield Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 30, 2019
520 m
Ramen HQ Other catering premises Improvement Required
July 29, 2019
544 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Clearburn Crescent Bus Stop/Station 25 m
Clearburn Crescent Bus Stop/Station 56 m
Prestonfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Prestonfield Road Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Prestonfield Park Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 1.93 km
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 2.14 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 2.25 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.08 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.08 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.08 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.67 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.76 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.79 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 5.84 km
Entrance Air 12.82 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 992 m
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.46 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.07 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.43 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 2.56 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.86 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 3.1 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5EQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 87.5 Mbps 116.9 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.6 Mbps 39 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 0% 17 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 86.2 12.2
300+ Mbps 100% 593 39

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 202,088 kWh - mean 10,104 kWh : median 9,437 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

18 meters consuming 38,188 kWh - mean 2,122 kWh : median 1,711 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5EQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.93366300
Longitude -3.16021800
OS Easting 327614
OS Northing 0671786
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6389
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003728
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Prestonfield
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Prestonfield - 03
Output Area / Small Area 5B1