Postcode EH16 6LT (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH16 6LT and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH16 6LT is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH16 6LT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH16 6LT 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 6LT as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to EH16 6LT is Beauchamp Road which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wolridge Road and is 92 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.78 km away at West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 4.39 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH16 6LT is LIBERTON BOWLING CLUB and is 336 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 107 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 6LT 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 6LT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH16 6LT, and the approximate distance away.

Beauchamp Road 29 m
Hawkhead Crescent 44 m
Beauchamp Grove 52 m
Hawkhead Grove 115 m
Wolrige Road 168 m
Cadogan Road 172 m
Orchardhead Loan 188 m
Liberton Brae 194 m
Leadervale Terrace 221 m
Kirk Park 263 m
Kedslie Place 287 m
Kedslie Road 294 m
Orchardhead Road 298 m
Kirk Brae 311 m
Kirkgate 317 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH16 6LT

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 6LT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Liberton Food News & Wine Retailers - other Pass
February 2, 2012
107 m
New Fortune Cookie Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
October 8, 2018
107 m
Braeside House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
June 19, 2019
209 m
Montessori House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
July 29, 2020
257 m
Chapter One Childcare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 19, 2020
321 m
LIBERTON BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 24, 2006
336 m
Liberton Kirk & Kirkgate Cafe Other catering premises Pass
March 6, 2017
336 m
Guthrie House Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 20, 2020
444 m
Tasty Bites at Your Local Store Retailers - other Pass
September 14, 2016
448 m
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School School/college/university Pass
September 30, 2019
449 m
LIBERTON LODGE NO 1201 Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2007
462 m
LIBERTON NURSERY SCHOOL Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 2, 2009
462 m
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 2, 2008
472 m
Lasswade Newsplus Retailers - other Pass
February 7, 2011
506 m
Margiotta Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 3, 2015
506 m
Tasty Joes Manufacturers/packers Pass
May 3, 2016
506 m
Krua Thai Cookery School School/college/university Pass
July 10, 2012
528 m
Braidhills Golf Centre Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 22, 2019
551 m
Braidhills Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 15, 2020
551 m
Carebears Childrens Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 25, 2015
570 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH16 6LT - Data from Apr 2022

Wolridge Road Bus Stop/Station 92 m
Liberton Cemetery Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Orchardhead Loan Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Orchardhead Loan Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Liberton Cemetery Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 1.3 km
Cluny Avenue West End Taxi Rank 2.94 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.05 km
West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.78 km
West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.78 km
West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.78 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.39 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.46 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 4.51 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.79 km
Entrance Air 12.92 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH16 6LT - Data from Dec 2021

Ellen's Glen Valley 1.13 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 1.52 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.04 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 2.1 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 2.19 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.25 km
Galachlaw Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Braidburn Valley Valley 3.1 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3.17 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.23 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.34 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.54 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH16 6LT - 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 55.91410000
Longitude -3.16612900
OS Easting 327208
OS Northing 0669615
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6770
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: 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