Postcode EH27 8DB (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH27 8DB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH27 8DB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH27 8DB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH27 8DB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 EH27 8DB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to EH27 8DB is Ostler Loan which is centered 155 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Cuddie Brae and is 45 m away. The closest railway station is Newcraighall Rail Station, 288 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH27 8DB is Bannatynes Health Club & Cafe and is 81 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on January 8, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from PizzaExpress / Mac & Wings and is 585 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 23, 2015.

Policing for EH27 8DB 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 EH27 8DB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH27 8DB, and the approximate distance away.

Ostler Loan 155 m
Andrew Balfour Grove 187 m
Flockhart Gait 201 m
Newcraighall Road 230 m
Hopper Gardens 241 m
Bauld Drive 275 m
Ferguson Rigg 288 m
Newcraighall Drive 296 m
Gilberstoun Wynd 315 m
Gilberstoun Loan 325 m
Park View 349 m
Benhar Road 392 m
A6095 865 m
B6415 1.56 km
A6106 2.66 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH27 8DB

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 EH27 8DB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bannatynes Health Club & Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 8, 2020
81 m
The Cuddie Brae Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 3, 2019
81 m
Lifestyle Express Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 25, 2019
341 m
NEWCRAIGHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
January 7, 2009
420 m
Bread Meats Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 26, 2021
585 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 15, 2021
585 m
Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 23, 2015
585 m
Frankie & BennyÆs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 4, 2015
585 m
Greggs Retailers - other Pass
January 18, 2012
585 m
Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
December 6, 2018
585 m
McChans Oriental Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
December 4, 2019
585 m
McDonald's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 26, 2019
585 m
Nando's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2019
585 m
Odeon Cinema Other catering premises Pass
June 24, 2015
585 m
Pizza Hut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 1, 2019
585 m
PizzaExpress / Mac & Wings Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 23, 2015
585 m
Starbucks Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 13, 2010
585 m
Subway Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 25, 2020
585 m
TGI FridayÆs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 12, 2019
585 m
Tony Macaroni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 3, 2019
585 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH27 8DB - Data from Apr 2022

The Cuddie Brae Bus Stop/Station 45 m
Newcraighall Park & Ride Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Newcraighall Drive Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Newcraighall Park & Ride Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Newcraighall Drive Bus Stop/Station 246 m
London Road Taxi Rank 4.51 km
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 4.69 km
Supermarket Taxi Rank 5.26 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 288 m
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 318 m
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 845 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 8.27 km
Entrance Air 16.88 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH27 8DB - Data from Dec 2021

Shire Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Eastfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Kaim Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Fisherrow Sands Beach 3.02 km
Drum Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Meeting of the Waters Inland Water 3.51 km
Pinkie Cleugh Valley 3.66 km
Smeaton Glen Valley 3.74 km
Old Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.78 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.86 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.15 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.17 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 4.25 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 4.3 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.93489800
Longitude -3.09454700
OS Easting 331719
OS Northing 0671857
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2941
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh East
Electoral Ward Portobello/Craigmillar
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003925
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall - 04
Output Area / Small Area 5B3