Postcode EH16 5RZ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5RZ and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5RZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 5RZ as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Challenged transitionaries.

The closest road name to EH16 5RZ is Headrigg Row which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ivanhoe Crescent and is 183 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.28 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.92 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5RZ is LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB and is 451 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on December 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bell Bottom and is 203 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 4, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 150.6 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Headrigg Row 18 m
Fairford Gardens 91 m
Ashton Grove 94 m
Summertrees Court 136 m
Balderston Gardens 163 m
Hazeldean Terrace 164 m
Walter Scott Avenue 175 m
Dinmont Drive 185 m
Marmion Crescent 189 m
Durward Grove 214 m
Ruthven Place 220 m
Ivanhoe Crescent 255 m
Tressilian Gardens 263 m
Ellangowan Terrace 266 m
Glenallan Drive 272 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5RZ

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 5RZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bell Bottom Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 4, 2021
203 m
China Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 30, 2020
203 m
Happy Good Food Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 1, 2018
203 m
KEYSTORE Retailers - other Pass
June 26, 2008
203 m
K's Kitchen Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 2022
203 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
September 4, 2014
203 m
The Friery Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 20, 2017
203 m
CHILDCARE CONNECTIONS Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 13, 2012
253 m
ST JOHN VIANNEY RC PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
April 22, 2015
253 m
Planet Of The Cakes Other catering premises Pass
May 26, 2021
325 m
INCH SUPERSTORE Retailers - other Pass
September 25, 2012
395 m
Lismore Rugby Club Sports Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 21, 2013
438 m
LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
December 3, 2021
451 m
Liberton Northfield Church of Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 15, 2014
495 m
Inch Park Community Sports Club & Toots Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 21, 2013
497 m
Inchview Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 19, 2020
497 m
Liberton Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 14, 2007
497 m
DUNEDIN SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
November 1, 2007
579 m
AARON LODGE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 25, 2008
614 m
Liberton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 21, 2019
618 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ivanhoe Crescent Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 1.97 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 2.8 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 3.08 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.28 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.28 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.28 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.92 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.02 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.05 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.22 km
Entrance Air 13.27 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ellen's Glen Valley 1.18 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.23 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.5 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.79 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 2.89 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.98 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 150.6 Mbps 500 Mbps
Upload 18.3 Mbps 17.8 Mbps 36 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% 17 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 96.6 13.8
300+ Mbps 100% 373.3 27

Gas Consumption

21 meters consuming 314,165 kWh - mean 14,960 kWh : median 14,866 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5RZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.92113300
Longitude -3.15686700
OS Easting 327800
OS Northing 0670388
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2280
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh South
Electoral Ward Liberton/Gilmerton
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: White communities
Subgroup: Challenged transitionaries
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003756
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
The Inch
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
The Inch - 06
Output Area / Small Area 7C1