Postcode EH16 5GD (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5GD and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH16 5GD is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in March 2013 and is an active postcode. EH16 5GD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH16 5GD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 5GD as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to EH16 5GD is Fairford Gardens which is centered 78 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Glenallan Drive and is 300 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.21 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.84 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5GD is LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB and is 531 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on December 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bell Bottom and is 137 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 4, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 96 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9 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 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 5GD 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 5GD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Fairford Gardens 78 m
Durward Grove 92 m
Dinmont Drive 99 m
Hazeldean Terrace 100 m
Headrigg Row 128 m
Walter Scott Avenue 136 m
Glenallan Drive 158 m
Ashton Grove 193 m
Ruthven Place 196 m
Balderston Gardens 201 m
Marmion Crescent 245 m
Summertrees Court 249 m
Glenallan Loan 253 m
Ellangowan Terrace 266 m
Bellenden Gardens 277 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5GD

Introduction March 2013
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 5GD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bell Bottom Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 4, 2021
137 m
China Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 30, 2020
137 m
Happy Good Food Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 1, 2018
137 m
KEYSTORE Retailers - other Pass
June 26, 2008
137 m
K's Kitchen Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 2022
137 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
September 4, 2014
137 m
The Friery Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 20, 2017
137 m
Lismore Rugby Club Sports Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 21, 2013
344 m
CHILDCARE CONNECTIONS Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 13, 2012
378 m
ST JOHN VIANNEY RC PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
April 22, 2015
378 m
Planet Of The Cakes Other catering premises Pass
May 26, 2021
402 m
Inch Park Community Sports Club & Toots Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 21, 2013
490 m
Inchview Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 19, 2020
490 m
Liberton Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 14, 2007
490 m
INCH SUPERSTORE Retailers - other Pass
September 25, 2012
520 m
LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
December 3, 2021
531 m
AARON LODGE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 25, 2008
577 m
DUNEDIN SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
November 1, 2007
579 m
Liberton Northfield Church of Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 15, 2014
588 m
Bridgend Farmhouse Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 11, 2020
590 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 300 m
Ivanhoe Crescent Bus Stop/Station 308 m
Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 318 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 373 m
Walter Scott Avenue Bus Stop/Station 386 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 2.09 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 2.75 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 3.04 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.21 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.21 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.22 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.84 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.94 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.97 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.12 km
Entrance Air 13.29 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ellen's Glen Valley 1.27 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.31 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.31 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.52 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.67 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 2.98 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 96 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9 Mbps 10 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 96 9
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 39,067 kWh - mean 6,511 kWh : median 4,855 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 15,335 kWh - mean 1,917 kWh : median 1,791 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5GD - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.92219500
Longitude -3.15621200
OS Easting 327843
OS Northing 0670506
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2280
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003756
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
The Inch
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
The Inch - 06
Output Area / Small Area 4A3