The postcode EH16 6AD is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 6AD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH16 6AD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 6AD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to EH16 6AD is Blackford Glen Road which is centered 300 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Orchardhead Road and is 148 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.04 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.77 km away.
The local pub for residents of EH16 6AD is LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB and is 350 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on December 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Fortune Cookie and is 553 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 8, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 60.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EH16 6AD 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 6AD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH16 6AD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH16 6AD
| 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 6AD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krua Thai Cookery School | Pass July 10, 2012 | 157 m | |
| Edinburgh Montessori Arts School | Pass September 30, 2019 | 173 m | |
| Flava | Improvement Required February 3, 2020 | 185 m | |
| Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service | Pass December 2, 2008 | 259 m | |
| LIBERTON FP RUGBY CLUB | Improvement Required December 3, 2021 | 350 m | |
| Braeside House | Pass and Eat Safe June 19, 2019 | 408 m | |
| Chapter One Childcare | Pass March 19, 2020 | 432 m | |
| DUNEDIN SCHOOL | Pass November 1, 2007 | 516 m | |
| Montessori House | Awaiting Inspection July 29, 2020 | 540 m | |
| Liberton Food News & Wine | Pass February 2, 2012 | 553 m | |
| New Fortune Cookie | Pass October 8, 2018 | 553 m | |
| Inch Park Community Sports Club & Toots Play Cafe | Pass May 21, 2013 | 563 m | |
| Inchview Care Home | Pass and Eat Safe February 19, 2020 | 563 m | |
| Liberton Primary School | Pass February 14, 2007 | 563 m | |
| INCH SUPERSTORE | Pass September 25, 2012 | 694 m | |
| CHILDCARE CONNECTIONS | Pass December 13, 2012 | 716 m | |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY RC PRIMARY SCHOOL | Pass April 22, 2015 | 716 m | |
| The Glenisla | Pass March 21, 2012 | 780 m | |
| Braidhills Golf Centre Coffee Shop | Pass August 22, 2019 | 797 m | |
| Braidhills Nursing Home | Pass January 15, 2020 | 797 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 6AD - Data from Apr 2022
| Orchardhead Road | 148 m | |
| Orchardhead Road | 172 m | |
| Gordon Terrace | 219 m | |
| Gordon Terrace | 277 m | |
| Mossgiel Walk | 320 m | |
| Supermarket | 1.91 km | |
| Sylvan Place | 2.45 km | |
| Cluny Avenue West End | 2.55 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.04 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.04 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.04 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.77 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.85 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 3.9 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 7.18 km | |
| Entrance | 12.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 6AD - Data from Dec 2021
| The Braids | 1.43 km | |
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 1.55 km |
| Blackford Hill | 1.64 km | |
| Gracemount House Community Woodland | 1.74 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 1.81 km | |
| Elf Loch | 2.11 km | |
| Braid Hills | 2.15 km | |
| Hawkhill Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Galachlaw | 2.53 km | |
| The Lion's Haunch | 2.62 km | |
| Crow Hill | 2.7 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 2.79 km | |
| Braidburn Valley | Valley | 2.94 km |
| Salisbury Crags | 2.96 km | |
| Dunsapie Loch | 3.15 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 6AD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 67.6 Mbps | 60.8 Mbps | 78.11 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 16.1 Mbps | 20 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% | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 63.6 | 17.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EH16 6AD - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.91931800 |
| Longitude | -3.16926200 |
| OS Easting | 327022 |
| OS Northing | 0670199 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| 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 | S34003545 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Liberton West and Braid Hills |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Liberton West and Braid Hills - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |