Postcode EH16 5JB (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5JB and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5JB 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 5JB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to EH16 5JB is Prestonfield Avenue which is centered 105 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Clearburn Crescent and is 115 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 5JB is Prestonfield Golf Club and is 545 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 174 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on March 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 122.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.3 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 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Prestonfield Avenue 105 m
Priestfield Crescent 106 m
Priestfield Road 130 m
Priestfield Gardens 161 m
Clearburn Gardens 186 m
Priestfield Avenue 195 m
Clearburn Crescent 228 m
Prestonfield Terrace 252 m
Kirkhill Drive 258 m
Priestfield Grove 265 m
King's Meadow 266 m
Kirkhill Terrace 269 m
Clearburn Road 270 m
Prestonfield Road 290 m
Prestonfield Crescent 374 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5JB

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 5JB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priestfield House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 5, 2019
42 m
Prestonfield Neighbourhood Centre & Catch Up CafÚ Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 21, 2012
83 m
San Chuan Express Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 18, 2021
174 m
Prestonfield Hotel-Stables Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
296 m
Prestonfield House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
296 m
CAMERON HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 23, 2012
381 m
Prestonfield Primary School School/college/university Improvement Required
December 6, 2018
384 m
Little Monkey's Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 17, 2019
407 m
Cameron Park Retirement Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 14, 2021
414 m
Erbil Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
August 18, 2021
463 m
Jade Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 29, 2019
463 m
THE THISTLE HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 27, 2013
475 m
Moon Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
January 19, 2012
483 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other Pass
February 3, 2011
483 m
Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
October 4, 2021
483 m
On A Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
503 m
Wee Greek Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 26, 2021
503 m
Ferns Kitchen Catering CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 7, 2019
510 m
Nairn's Oatcakes Ltd Manufacturers/packers Pass
June 4, 2019
541 m
Prestonfield Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 30, 2019
545 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Clearburn Crescent Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Clearburn Crescent Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Prestonfield Park Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Prestonfield Park Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Prestonfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 1.98 km
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 2.15 km
Scottish Parliament Taxi Rank 2.31 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 2.8 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 5.82 km
Entrance Air 12.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 945 m
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 969 m
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.38 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.53 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.01 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.52 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 2.6 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.95 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 3.04 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40.2 Mbps 122.5 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.3 Mbps 49 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% 12.8 2
30-300 Mbps 0% 81.4 10.3
300+ Mbps 100% 1096 49

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 259,504 kWh - mean 14,417 kWh : median 14,661 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 80,715 kWh - mean 4,248 kWh : median 2,706 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5JB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.93418600
Longitude -3.15909700
OS Easting 327685
OS Northing 0671843
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: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
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 5A1