Postcode EH17 7RZ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH17 7RZ and nearby postcodes

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

EH17 7RZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 7RZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to EH17 7RZ is Nether Craigour which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nether Craigour and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.23 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Newcraighall Rail Station, 3.34 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH17 7RZ is The Royal and is 0 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 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 29, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 82 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.8 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 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Nether Craigour 81 m
Upper Craigour Way 100 m
Little France Mills 148 m
Craigour Place 157 m
Little France Crescent 257 m
Craigour Green 261 m
Little France Drive 271 m
Upper Craigour 289 m
Craigour Drive 314 m
Moredunvale Road 390 m
Craigour Avenue 409 m
Craigmillar Castle Road 851 m
A772 1.24 km
Old Dalkeith Road 1.44 km
Gilmerton Road 1.95 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH17 7RZ

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 7RZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Afe Minimart Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2010
0 m
Moredun Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
0 m
Spar Moredun Retailers - other Pass
September 15, 2021
0 m
The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 6, 2019
0 m
Tino's Jolly Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 24, 2022
0 m
Edinburgh Bioquarter Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 7, 2014
254 m
THE DRUM (ROYAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTUTITE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 21, 2015
254 m
Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 19, 2012
321 m
Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other Pass
May 6, 2016
321 m
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 11, 2019
321 m
W H Smith Retailers - other Pass
October 22, 2015
321 m
Liberton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 21, 2019
611 m
AARON LODGE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 25, 2008
614 m
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre & Cafe Connect Other catering premises Pass
February 26, 2020
630 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
October 7, 2008
642 m
FAZAL & SONS CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other Pass
September 12, 2011
664 m
Ferguson's Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
October 26, 2021
664 m
Penny's Retailers - other Pass
October 11, 2018
664 m
Keystore Retailers - other Pass
July 19, 2012
668 m
Morrisons Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 23, 2021
668 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Nether Craigour Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Nether Craigour Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Little France Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Little France Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Little France Road Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 2.12 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.86 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 4.17 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.23 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.23 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.23 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.34 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.34 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.44 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.9 km
Entrance Air 14.46 km

Nearby Nature

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

Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 925 m
Ellen's Glen Valley 1.06 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.96 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.14 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.14 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 3.31 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.41 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.69 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.72 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 60.1 Mbps 82 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 10.4 Mbps 12.8 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 12 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 75.5 14.8
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 48,777 kWh - mean 5,420 kWh : median 5,856 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 39,672 kWh - mean 3,967 kWh : median 3,143 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH17 7RZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.91916000
Longitude -3.13816700
OS Easting 328965
OS Northing 0670149
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4176
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals
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
Fernieside and Moredun South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Fernieside and Moredun South - 05
Output Area / Small Area 4A2