Postcode EH16 5UH (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 5UH and nearby postcodes

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

EH16 5UH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 5UH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to EH16 5UH is Kingston Avenue which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kingston Avenue and is 283 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.72 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 3.93 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 5UH is Liberton Golf Club and is 119 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 409 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 4, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Kingston Avenue 15 m
Lammermoor Terrace 109 m
Craigend Park 194 m
Ochiltree Gardens 197 m
Ravenswood Avenue 204 m
Redgauntlet Terrace 253 m
Ellangowan Terrace 260 m
Bellenden Gardens 303 m
Ruthven Place 334 m
Walter Scott Avenue 392 m
Dinmont Drive 450 m
Moredunvale Road 500 m
Claverhouse Drive 634 m
Mount Vernon Road 641 m
A772 1.52 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5UH

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 5UH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Liberton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 21, 2019
119 m
Planet Of The Cakes Other catering premises Pass
May 26, 2021
255 m
AARON LODGE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 25, 2008
273 m
Liberton Northfield Church of Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 15, 2014
342 m
Bell Bottom Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 4, 2021
409 m
China Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 30, 2020
409 m
Happy Good Food Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 1, 2018
409 m
KEYSTORE Retailers - other Pass
June 26, 2008
409 m
K's Kitchen Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 2022
409 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
September 4, 2014
409 m
The Friery Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 20, 2017
409 m
Robins Nest Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 26, 2018
476 m
CHILDCARE CONNECTIONS Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 13, 2012
529 m
ST JOHN VIANNEY RC PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
April 22, 2015
529 m
INCH SUPERSTORE Retailers - other Pass
September 25, 2012
602 m
Four Seasons Gilmerton Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 8, 2019
630 m
Liberton High School School/college/university Pass
May 30, 2017
632 m
Afe Minimart Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2010
703 m
Moredun Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
703 m
Spar Moredun Retailers - other Pass
September 15, 2021
703 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kingston Avenue Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Claverhouse Drive Bus Stop/Station 310 m
Claverhouse Drive Bus Stop/Station 320 m
Kingston Avenue Bus Stop/Station 338 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 396 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 1.85 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.28 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 3.57 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.72 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.72 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.72 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.93 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.96 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.96 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.57 km
Entrance Air 13.77 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ellen's Glen Valley 870 m
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.63 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.98 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.99 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.2 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 3.26 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 5UH - 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%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.91943300
Longitude -3.14940800
OS Easting 328263
OS Northing 0670191
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2708
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: 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 S34003641
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
The Inch
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
The Inch - 04
Output Area / Small Area 5B1