Postcode EH17 7SB (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH17 7SB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH17 7SB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in June 1984 and is an active postcode. EH17 7SB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH17 7SB 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 7SB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to EH17 7SB is Nether Craigour which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nether Craigour and is 57 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.13 km away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Newcraighall Rail Station, 3.43 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH17 7SB is The Royal and is 104 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 104 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 29, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 136.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Nether Craigour 37 m
Little France Mills 121 m
Craigour Place 165 m
Upper Craigour Way 168 m
Little France Crescent 229 m
Craigour Green 298 m
Moredunvale Road 323 m
Little France Drive 368 m
Upper Craigour 374 m
Craigour Drive 385 m
Craigour Avenue 432 m
Craigmillar Castle Road 849 m
A772 1.26 km
Old Dalkeith Road 1.54 km
Gilmerton Road 2 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH17 7SB

Introduction June 1984
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 7SB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Afe Minimart Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2010
104 m
Moredun Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
104 m
Spar Moredun Retailers - other Pass
September 15, 2021
104 m
The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 6, 2019
104 m
Tino's Jolly Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 24, 2022
104 m
Edinburgh Bioquarter Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 7, 2014
316 m
THE DRUM (ROYAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTUTITE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 21, 2015
316 m
Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 19, 2012
374 m
Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other Pass
May 6, 2016
374 m
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 11, 2019
374 m
W H Smith Retailers - other Pass
October 22, 2015
374 m
Liberton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 21, 2019
508 m
AARON LODGE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 25, 2008
519 m
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre & Cafe Connect Other catering premises Pass
February 26, 2020
634 m
Keystore Retailers - other Pass
July 19, 2012
654 m
Morrisons Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
November 23, 2021
654 m
SCOTMID Retailers - other Pass
October 7, 2008
681 m
Four Seasons Gilmerton Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 8, 2019
684 m
FENMORE SPORTS CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
September 11, 2009
694 m
CEC SOCIAL WORK DEPT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 13, 2012
708 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Nether Craigour Bus Stop/Station 57 m
Nether Craigour Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Little France Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Little France Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Craigmillar Castle Road Bus Stop/Station 237 m
Supermarket Taxi Rank 2.07 km
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 3.77 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 4.08 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.13 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.13 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 5.13 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.43 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.43 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.51 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 7.84 km
Entrance Air 14.36 km

Nearby Nature

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

Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 943 m
Ellen's Glen Valley 1 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Gracemount House Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Englands Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.94 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.11 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 3.21 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.37 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.46 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.58 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.65 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 67.3 Mbps 136.4 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 13.7 Mbps 15.8 Mbps 49 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18.7 7
30-300 Mbps 0% 94.8 14.3
300+ Mbps 100% 620 40

Gas Consumption

33 meters consuming 388,570 kWh - mean 11,775 kWh : median 11,914 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

56 meters consuming 236,989 kWh - mean 4,232 kWh : median 2,839 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH17 7SB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.91920700
Longitude -3.13983200
OS Easting 328861
OS Northing 0670156
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: Asian traits
Subgroup: Achieving minorities
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 4C1