The postcode EH16 6LQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 6LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH16 6LQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 6LQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to EH16 6LQ is Beauchamp Grove which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Orchardhead Loan and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.71 km away at West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 4.32 km away.
The local pub for residents of EH16 6LQ is LIBERTON BOWLING CLUB and is 393 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 101 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 8, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 188.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 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 4.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EH16 6LQ 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 6LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH16 6LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH16 6LQ
| 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 6LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberton Food News & Wine | Pass February 2, 2012 | 101 m | |
| New Fortune Cookie | Pass October 8, 2018 | 101 m | |
| Braeside House | Pass and Eat Safe June 19, 2019 | 153 m | |
| Montessori House | Awaiting Inspection July 29, 2020 | 250 m | |
| Chapter One Childcare | Pass March 19, 2020 | 291 m | |
| Edinburgh Montessori Arts School | Pass September 30, 2019 | 385 m | |
| LIBERTON BOWLING CLUB | Pass July 24, 2006 | 393 m | |
| Liberton Kirk & Kirkgate Cafe | Pass March 6, 2017 | 393 m | |
| Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service | Pass December 2, 2008 | 424 m | |
| Krua Thai Cookery School | Pass July 10, 2012 | 472 m | |
| Tasty Bites at Your Local Store | Pass September 14, 2016 | 498 m | |
| LIBERTON LODGE NO 1201 | Pass November 26, 2007 | 498 m | |
| LIBERTON NURSERY SCHOOL | Pass September 2, 2009 | 498 m | |
| Guthrie House Care Home | Pass January 20, 2020 | 499 m | |
| Braidhills Golf Centre Coffee Shop | Pass August 22, 2019 | 534 m | |
| Braidhills Nursing Home | Pass January 15, 2020 | 534 m | |
| Lasswade Newsplus | Pass February 7, 2011 | 560 m | |
| Margiotta | Pass November 3, 2015 | 560 m | |
| Tasty Joes | Pass May 3, 2016 | 560 m | |
| INCH SUPERSTORE | Pass September 25, 2012 | 618 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 6LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Orchardhead Loan | 89 m | |
| Wolridge Road | 130 m | |
| Orchardhead Loan | 132 m | |
| Liberton Cemetery | 191 m | |
| Liberton Cemetery | 257 m | |
| Supermarket | 1.37 km | |
| Cluny Avenue West End | 2.88 km | |
| Sylvan Place | 2.99 km | |
| West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.71 km | |
| West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.71 km | |
| West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 4.72 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 4.32 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 4.4 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 4.45 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 7.73 km | |
| Entrance | 12.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 6LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 1.18 km |
| Gracemount House Community Woodland | 1.2 km | |
| The Braids | 1.48 km | |
| Blackford Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Elf Loch | 2.08 km | |
| Braid Hills | 2.16 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 2.19 km | |
| Galachlaw | 2.29 km | |
| Hawkhill Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Drum Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Braidburn Valley | Valley | 3.06 km |
| The Lion's Haunch | 3.12 km | |
| Crow Hill | 3.18 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 3.29 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 3.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 6LQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 188.4 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | 49 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% | 19.5 | 1.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 86.6 | 9.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 713.5 | 42.5 |
Energy usage data for EH16 6LQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.91458000 |
| Longitude | -3.16670300 |
| OS Easting | 327173 |
| OS Northing | 0669669 |
| 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 - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |