Postcode EH16 5JQ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5JQ and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5JQ 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 5JQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to EH16 5JQ is Priestfield Road which is centered 75 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Clearburn Crescent and is 140 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.92 km away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.51 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5JQ is Prestonfield Golf Club and is 381 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 123 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on March 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 156 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.8 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 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Priestfield Road 75 m
Priestfield Crescent 80 m
Kirkhill Drive 103 m
Kirkhill Terrace 108 m
Priestfield Grove 125 m
Prestonfield Terrace 146 m
Prestonfield Avenue 175 m
Kirkhill Gardens 181 m
Kirkhill Road 246 m
Clearburn Crescent 258 m
Clearburn Gardens 274 m
Prestonfield Gardens 279 m
Prestonfield Bank 296 m
Kilmaurs Road 319 m
Priestfield Avenue 351 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5JQ

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 5JQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
San Chuan Express Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 18, 2021
123 m
Prestonfield Hotel-Stables Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
171 m
Prestonfield House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2019
171 m
Priestfield House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 5, 2019
185 m
Prestonfield Neighbourhood Centre & Catch Up CafÚ Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 21, 2012
212 m
Little Monkey's Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 17, 2019
286 m
THE THISTLE HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 27, 2013
336 m
Erbil Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
August 18, 2021
366 m
Jade Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 29, 2019
366 m
Moon Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
January 19, 2012
374 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other Pass
February 3, 2011
374 m
Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
October 4, 2021
374 m
Prestonfield Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 30, 2019
381 m
On A Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
384 m
Wee Greek Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 26, 2021
384 m
HOTEL CEILIDH-DONIA Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
April 20, 2011
433 m
Ramen HQ Other catering premises Improvement Required
July 29, 2019
458 m
CAMERON HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 23, 2012
460 m
GIFFORD HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 17, 2016
500 m
Prestonfield Primary School School/college/university Improvement Required
December 6, 2018
501 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Clearburn Crescent Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Prestonfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Clearburn Crescent Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Prestonfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Prestonfield Road Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 1.83 km
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 1.99 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 2.16 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.92 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.92 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.92 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.51 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.61 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 5.69 km
Entrance Air 12.73 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 846 m
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 895 m
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.35 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.93 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.43 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 2.71 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.92 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.96 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.32 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 56.5 Mbps 156 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10.2 Mbps 17.8 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% 18.3 2.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 75.6 12.6
300+ Mbps 100% 383.4 36.6

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 319,235 kWh - mean 17,735 kWh : median 14,071 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 59,943 kWh - mean 3,155 kWh : median 2,761 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5JQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.93491900
Longitude -3.16136000
OS Easting 327545
OS Northing 0671927
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
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 6A4