Postcode EH16 5TS (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5TS and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5TS 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 5TS as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EH16 5TS is Ashton Grove which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Glenvarloch Crescent and is 159 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.42 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 4.05 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5TS is Liberton Golf Club and is 488 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bell Bottom and is 209 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 4, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 122.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 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 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Ashton Grove 47 m
Balderston Gardens 74 m
Fairford Gardens 147 m
Headrigg Row 154 m
Walter Scott Avenue 168 m
Ruthven Place 174 m
Ellangowan Terrace 178 m
Ravenswood Avenue 205 m
Redgauntlet Terrace 206 m
Ivanhoe Crescent 210 m
Summertrees Court 213 m
Dinmont Drive 220 m
Greenmantle Loan 258 m
Bellenden Gardens 271 m
Craigend Park 276 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5TS

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 5TS - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Ivanhoe Crescent Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Claverhouse Drive Bus Stop/Station 316 m
Glenallan Drive Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 1.87 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 2.94 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 3.22 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.42 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.42 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.42 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.05 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.15 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 4.17 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.34 km
Entrance Air 13.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ellen's Glen Valley 1.05 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.29 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.53 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.62 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.88 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 2.95 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 3.01 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 122.1 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 14.7 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 96 13.3
300+ Mbps 100% 593 39

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 263,184 kWh - mean 13,159 kWh : median 13,509 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

20 meters consuming 66,940 kWh - mean 3,347 kWh : median 2,674 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH16 5TS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.92027600
Longitude -3.15525700
OS Easting 327899
OS Northing 0670291
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2418
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: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003641
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
The Inch
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
The Inch - 03
Output Area / Small Area 7A1