Postcode EH16 5PU (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5PU and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5PU 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 5PU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to EH16 5PU is Lygon Road which is centered 159 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lygon Road and is 41 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.4 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.06 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Simply Blended and is 208 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on December 22, 2021.

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 3.8 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 5PU 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 5PU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Lygon Road 159 m
East Suffolk Park 207 m
Lady Road 211 m
Esslemont Road 216 m
Wilton Road 219 m
Granby Road 236 m
Nether Liberton Lane 253 m
Gordon Terrace 266 m
Suffolk Road Lane 270 m
Gilmour Road 308 m
Hallhead Road 310 m
Craigmillar Park 316 m
Old Mill Lane 338 m
Cameron March 382 m
Liberton Road 395 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5PU

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 5PU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Travelodge Cameron Toll Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 2, 2012
84 m
The Glenisla Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 21, 2012
149 m
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 17, 2018
208 m
Greggs Retailers - other Pass
January 21, 2019
208 m
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 1, 2016
208 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 14, 2013
208 m
Simply Blended Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
December 22, 2021
208 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 23, 2018
208 m
Sushi Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 30, 2020
208 m
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 1, 2019
230 m
18 Craigmillar Park Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 10, 2018
334 m
KINGSLEY GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 21, 2011
334 m
Northumberland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
June 20, 2018
334 m
St Margaret's Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 10, 2019
350 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 3, 2019
386 m
DUNEDIN SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
November 1, 2007
388 m
Inch Park Community Sports Club & Toots Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 21, 2013
433 m
Inchview Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 19, 2020
433 m
Liberton Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 14, 2007
433 m
St Margarets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
July 18, 2019
438 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lygon Road Bus Stop/Station 41 m
Lady Road Bus Stop/Station 82 m
Lady Road Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Lygon Road Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Lady Road Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 1.9 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 2.18 km
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 2.48 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.4 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.4 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.4 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.06 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.15 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.2 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 6.43 km
Entrance Air 12.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 1.8 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.97 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 1.98 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 2.05 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.35 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 2.67 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 2.67 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.88 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5PU - 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%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 123,807 kWh - mean 24,761 kWh : median 24,192 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 22,425 kWh - mean 4,485 kWh : median 4,655 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5PU - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.92662200
Longitude -3.16746500
OS Easting 327148
OS Northing 0671010
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6540
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
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 - 07
Output Area / Small Area 5A2