Postcode EH16 5UQ (City of Edinburgh) Terminated August 2004

Map showing EH16 5UQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH16 5UQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in July 2003 and terminated in August 2004.EH16 5UQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH16 5UQ 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 5UQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to EH16 5UQ is Kingston Avenue which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kingston Avenue and is 282 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 5UQ 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.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Kingston Avenue 14 m
Lammermoor Terrace 108 m
Craigend Park 194 m
Ochiltree Gardens 196 m
Ravenswood Avenue 204 m
Redgauntlet Terrace 254 m
Ellangowan Terrace 259 m
Bellenden Gardens 302 m
Ruthven Place 333 m
Walter Scott Avenue 392 m
Dinmont Drive 450 m
Moredunvale Road 501 m
Claverhouse Drive 635 m
Mount Vernon Road 641 m
A772 1.52 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 5UQ

Introduction July 2003
Termination August 2004
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH16 5UQ - 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
272 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
477 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
631 m
Liberton High School School/college/university Pass
May 30, 2017
633 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 5UQ - Data from Apr 2022

Kingston Avenue Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Claverhouse Drive Bus Stop/Station 311 m
Claverhouse Drive Bus Stop/Station 320 m
Kingston Avenue Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Glenvarloch Crescent Bus Stop/Station 396 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 1.85 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.27 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 5UQ - Data from Dec 2021

Ellen's Glen Valley 871 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 2.68 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

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.91944200
Longitude -3.14940800
OS Easting 328263
OS Northing 0670192
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

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