The postcode EH16 6LH is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 6LH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH16 6LH 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 6LH as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to EH16 6LH is Beauchamp Grove which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Orchardhead Loan and is 163 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.74 km away at West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 4.37 km away.
The local pub for residents of EH16 6LH is LIBERTON BOWLING CLUB and is 409 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 24, 2006. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Fortune Cookie and is 171 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 8, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EH16 6LH 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 6LH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH16 6LH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH16 6LH
| 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 6LH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberton Food News & Wine | Pass February 2, 2012 | 171 m | |
| New Fortune Cookie | Pass October 8, 2018 | 171 m | |
| Braeside House | Pass and Eat Safe June 19, 2019 | 219 m | |
| Montessori House | Awaiting Inspection July 29, 2020 | 323 m | |
| Chapter One Childcare | Pass March 19, 2020 | 367 m | |
| LIBERTON BOWLING CLUB | Pass July 24, 2006 | 409 m | |
| Liberton Kirk & Kirkgate Cafe | Pass March 6, 2017 | 409 m | |
| Edinburgh Montessori Arts School | Pass September 30, 2019 | 428 m | |
| Braidhills Golf Centre Coffee Shop | Pass August 22, 2019 | 470 m | |
| Braidhills Nursing Home | Pass January 15, 2020 | 470 m | |
| Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service | Pass December 2, 2008 | 493 m | |
| Guthrie House Care Home | Pass January 20, 2020 | 517 m | |
| Tasty Bites at Your Local Store | Pass September 14, 2016 | 526 m | |
| Krua Thai Cookery School | Pass July 10, 2012 | 534 m | |
| LIBERTON LODGE NO 1201 | Pass November 26, 2007 | 544 m | |
| LIBERTON NURSERY SCHOOL | Pass September 2, 2009 | 544 m | |
| Lasswade Newsplus | Pass February 7, 2011 | 580 m | |
| Margiotta | Pass November 3, 2015 | 580 m | |
| Tasty Joes | Pass May 3, 2016 | 580 m | |
| Carebears Childrens Nursery | Pass March 25, 2015 | 596 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 6LH - Data from Apr 2022
| Orchardhead Loan | 163 m | |
| Wolridge Road | 174 m | |
| Orchardhead Loan | 201 m | |
| Liberton Cemetery | 206 m | |
| Liberton Cemetery | 265 m | |
| Supermarket | 1.33 km | |
| Cluny Avenue West End | 2.87 km | |
| Sylvan Place | 3.02 km | |
| West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.74 km | |
| West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.74 km | |
| West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.74 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 4.37 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 4.44 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 4.49 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 7.78 km | |
| Entrance | 12.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 6LH - Data from Dec 2021
| Gracemount House Community Woodland | 1.17 km | |
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 1.21 km |
| The Braids | 1.44 km | |
| Blackford Hill | 1.98 km | |
| Elf Loch | 2.02 km | |
| Braid Hills | 2.11 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 2.19 km | |
| Galachlaw | 2.22 km | |
| Hawkhill Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Drum Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Braidburn Valley | Valley | 3.01 km |
| The Lion's Haunch | 3.19 km | |
| Crow Hill | 3.25 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 3.36 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 3.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 6LH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.91403300 |
| Longitude | -3.16743900 |
| OS Easting | 327126 |
| OS Northing | 0669609 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003526 |
| 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 | 6A4 |