The postcode EH16 5QB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 5QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH16 5QB 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 5QB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to EH16 5QB is Lygon Road which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gordon Terrace and is 125 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.35 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.03 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Simply Blended and is 355 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on December 22, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 118.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 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 3.7 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 5QB 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 5QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH16 5QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH16 5QB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 5QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glenisla | Pass March 21, 2012 | 0 m | |
| Travelodge Cameron Toll | Pass February 2, 2012 | 195 m | |
| Kildonan Lodge Hotel | Pass July 1, 2019 | 267 m | |
| 18 Craigmillar Park Guest House | Pass July 10, 2018 | 323 m | |
| KINGSLEY GUEST HOUSE | Pass January 21, 2011 | 323 m | |
| Northumberland Hotel | Pass June 20, 2018 | 323 m | |
| Aldi | Pass April 17, 2018 | 355 m | |
| Greggs | Pass January 21, 2019 | 355 m | |
| McDonalds | Pass November 1, 2016 | 355 m | |
| Sainsburys | Pass January 14, 2013 | 355 m | |
| Simply Blended | Awaiting Inspection December 22, 2021 | 355 m | |
| Subway | Pass March 23, 2018 | 355 m | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Awaiting Inspection January 30, 2020 | 355 m | |
| St Margaret's Care Home | Pass April 10, 2019 | 384 m | |
| St Margarets Nursery | Pass July 18, 2019 | 419 m | |
| DUNEDIN SCHOOL | Pass November 1, 2007 | 435 m | |
| CRAIGMILLAR PARK CHURCH | Pass August 25, 2009 | 484 m | |
| Inch Park Community Sports Club & Toots Play Cafe | Pass May 21, 2013 | 502 m | |
| Inchview Care Home | Pass and Eat Safe February 19, 2020 | 502 m | |
| Liberton Primary School | Pass February 14, 2007 | 502 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 5QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Gordon Terrace | 125 m | |
| Gordon Terrace | 144 m | |
| Lygon Road | 170 m | |
| Lygon Road | 179 m | |
| Lady Road | 190 m | |
| Sylvan Place | 1.82 km | |
| Marchmont Road | 2.09 km | |
| Cluny Avenue West End | 2.43 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 3.35 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 3.35 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 3.35 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.03 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.12 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.17 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 6.42 km | |
| Entrance | 12.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 5QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Blackford Hill | 1.6 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 1.65 km | |
| The Braids | 1.85 km | |
| The Lion's Haunch | 1.87 km | |
| Crow Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 2.03 km | |
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Hawkhill Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 2.19 km | |
| Dunsapie Loch | 2.44 km | |
| Gracemount House Community Woodland | 2.48 km | |
| Whinny Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Braid Hills | 2.53 km | |
| Elf Loch | 2.54 km | |
| St Margaret's Loch | 2.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 118.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 79.1 | 11.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for EH16 5QB - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.92631600 |
| Longitude | -3.16979400 |
| OS Easting | 327002 |
| OS Northing | 0670979 |
| 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: Delayed 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 - 07 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |