Postcode EH16 5GE (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5GE and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5GE 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 5GE as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-Pressed European Settlers.

The closest road name to EH16 5GE is Durward Grove which is centered 68 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Glenallan Drive and is 321 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.2 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.82 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5GE is LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB and is 553 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 131 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 4, 2021.

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

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 5GE 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 5GE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Durward Grove 68 m
Dinmont Drive 90 m
Fairford Gardens 98 m
Hazeldean Terrace 106 m
Glenallan Drive 137 m
Walter Scott Avenue 139 m
Headrigg Row 156 m
Ruthven Place 198 m
Balderston Gardens 216 m
Ashton Grove 217 m
Glenallan Loan 226 m
Marmion Crescent 265 m
Ellangowan Terrace 271 m
Bellenden Gardens 271 m
Dundrennan Cottages 272 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5GE

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 5GE - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Ivanhoe Crescent Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 339 m
Walter Scott Avenue Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 397 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 2.11 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 2.74 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 3.04 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.2 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.2 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.2 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.82 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.93 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.95 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.1 km
Entrance Air 13.29 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ellen's Glen Valley 1.29 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.33 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.53 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.64 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 3 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 3.05 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5GE - 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%

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 8,070 kWh - mean 1,614 kWh : median 1,447 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5GE - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.92242100
Longitude -3.15602600
OS Easting 327855
OS Northing 0670531
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Migration and churn
Subgroup: Hard-Pressed European Settlers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003557
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
The Inch
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
The Inch - 06
Output Area / Small Area 8D3