The postcode EH16 5GS is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in July 2017 and is an active postcode. EH16 5GS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH16 5GS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 5GS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to EH16 5GS is Sharpdale Loan which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cameron Toll and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.51 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.13 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Simply Blended and is 201 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on December 22, 2021.
Policing for EH16 5GS 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 5GS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH16 5GS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH16 5GS
| Introduction | July 2017 |
| 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 5GS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Pass June 3, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Aldi | Pass April 17, 2018 | 201 m | |
| Greggs | Pass January 21, 2019 | 201 m | |
| McDonalds | Pass November 1, 2016 | 201 m | |
| Sainsburys | Pass January 14, 2013 | 201 m | |
| Simply Blended | Awaiting Inspection December 22, 2021 | 201 m | |
| Subway | Pass March 23, 2018 | 201 m | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Awaiting Inspection January 30, 2020 | 201 m | |
| Ferns Kitchen Catering CIC | Pass October 7, 2019 | 221 m | |
| CAMERON HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL | Pass May 23, 2012 | 345 m | |
| Travelodge Cameron Toll | Pass February 2, 2012 | 355 m | |
| Bridgend Farmhouse Foods | Pass March 11, 2020 | 361 m | |
| Lismore Rugby Club Sports Pavillion | Pass May 21, 2013 | 369 m | |
| Prestonfield Primary School | Improvement Required December 6, 2018 | 389 m | |
| Kildonan Lodge Hotel | Pass July 1, 2019 | 434 m | |
| St Margaret's Care Home | Pass April 10, 2019 | 479 m | |
| Inch Park Community Sports Club & Toots Play Cafe | Pass May 21, 2013 | 517 m | |
| Inchview Care Home | Pass and Eat Safe February 19, 2020 | 517 m | |
| Liberton Primary School | Pass February 14, 2007 | 517 m | |
| The Glenisla | Pass March 21, 2012 | 534 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 5GS - Data from Apr 2022
| Cameron Toll | 62 m | |
| Cameron Toll Centre | 135 m | |
| Cameron Toll | 139 m | |
| Cameron Toll Centre | 178 m | |
| Cameron Crescent | 214 m | |
| Sylvan Place | 2.1 km | |
| Marchmont Road | 2.41 km | |
| Nicolson Square | 2.55 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 3.51 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 3.51 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 3.51 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.13 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.23 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.25 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 6.42 km | |
| Entrance | 12.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 5GS - Data from Dec 2021
| Hawkhill Wood | 1.63 km | |
| The Lion's Haunch | 1.64 km | |
| Crow Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 1.8 km | |
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 1.98 km |
| Dunsapie Loch | 2.11 km | |
| Blackford Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 2.14 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 2.17 km | |
| Whinny Hill | 2.25 km | |
| The Braids | 2.34 km | |
| Gracemount House Community Woodland | 2.54 km | |
| St Margaret's Loch | 2.72 km | |
| Elf Loch | 3.03 km | |
| Braid Hills | 3.03 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.92782200 |
| Longitude | -3.16167700 |
| OS Easting | 327512 |
| OS Northing | 0671138 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Edinburgh South |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003774 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |