Postcode EH17 7RR (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH17 7RR and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH17 7RR is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH17 7RR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH17 7RR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 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 EH17 7RR as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained commuters.

The closest road name to EH17 7RR is Craigour Place which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nether Craigour and is 143 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.31 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Newcraighall Rail Station, 3.48 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH17 7RR is The Royal and is 191 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on September 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Moredun Spice and is 191 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 29, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 143.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 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.

Policing for EH17 7RR 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 EH17 7RR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH17 7RR, and the approximate distance away.

Craigour Place 34 m
Craigour Green 124 m
Upper Craigour Way 126 m
Nether Craigour 161 m
Craigour Avenue 242 m
Moredunvale Road 243 m
Moredunvale Loan 245 m
Craigour Drive 248 m
Upper Craigour 272 m
Goodtrees Gardens 280 m
Craigour Grove 322 m
Moredunvale Place 327 m
Moredunvale Way 331 m
Craigour Terrace 357 m
Little France Crescent 418 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH17 7RR

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 EH17 7RR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Afe Minimart Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2010
191 m
Moredun Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
191 m
Spar Moredun Retailers - other Pass
September 15, 2021
191 m
The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 6, 2019
191 m
Tino's Jolly Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 24, 2022
191 m
Edinburgh Bioquarter Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 7, 2014
444 m
THE DRUM (ROYAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTUTITE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 21, 2015
444 m
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre & Cafe Connect Other catering premises Pass
February 26, 2020
446 m
Keystore Retailers - other Pass
July 19, 2012
477 m
Morrisons Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 23, 2021
477 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
October 7, 2008
494 m
FENMORE SPORTS CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
September 11, 2009
505 m
Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 19, 2012
512 m
Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other Pass
May 6, 2016
512 m
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 11, 2019
512 m
W H Smith Retailers - other Pass
October 22, 2015
512 m
CEC SOCIAL WORK DEPT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 13, 2012
521 m
FAZAL & SONS CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other Pass
September 12, 2011
538 m
Ferguson's Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
October 26, 2021
538 m
Penny's Retailers - other Pass
October 11, 2018
538 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH17 7RR - Data from Apr 2022

Nether Craigour Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Nether Craigour Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Craigour Drive Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Craigour Avenue Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Little France Road Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 1.94 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.91 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 4.21 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.31 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.31 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.31 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.48 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.48 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.62 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 8.03 km
Entrance Air 14.44 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH17 7RR - Data from Dec 2021

Ellen's Glen Valley 880 m
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 3.22 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.3 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.53 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.67 km
Haveral Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH17 7RR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 143.1 Mbps 500 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 15.9 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 101.9 13.5
300+ Mbps 100% 373.3 27

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.91753300
Longitude -3.13915900
OS Easting 328900
OS Northing 0669969
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic dynamics
Subgroup: Constrained commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003751
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Moredun and Craigour
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Moredun and Craigour - 01
Output Area / Small Area 3C2