Postcode EH3 6TG (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH3 6TG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH3 6TG is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH3 6TG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH3 6TG 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 EH3 6TG as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH3 6TG is Howe Street which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Howe Street and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 573 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 839 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH3 6TG is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 914 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Civerinos Slice and is 730 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 112.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.7 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 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH3 6TG 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 EH3 6TG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH3 6TG, and the approximate distance away.

Howe Street 23 m
Jamaica Street 32 m
South East Circus Place 70 m
Royal Circus 87 m
Northumberland Street South West Lane 87 m
Jamaica Street North Lane 94 m
Heriot Row 118 m
North East Circus Place 142 m
Jamaica Street South Lane 150 m
Circus Place 152 m
St Vincent Street 161 m
Queen Street Gardens West 171 m
Circus Gardens 181 m
Northumberland Street North West Lane 189 m
Jamaica Street West 203 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH3 6TG

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 EH3 6TG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
538 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
730 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
730 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
730 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
730 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
914 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
914 m
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.24 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.24 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.24 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.25 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.28 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.31 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.31 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.34 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.34 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.34 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.34 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.34 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.35 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH3 6TG - Data from Apr 2022

Howe Street Bus Stop/Station 37 m
Howe Street Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Royal Circus Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Royal Circus Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Queen Street Gardens West Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 307 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 491 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 554 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 573 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 574 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 575 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 839 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 861 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 878 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.88 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.22 km
Entrance Air 10.1 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH3 6TG - Data from Dec 2021

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 910 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.14 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.63 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.67 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.13 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.28 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH3 6TG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 79.9 Mbps 112.9 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 17.7 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 93.1 16
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 175,700 kWh - mean 12,550 kWh : median 12,085 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 38,144 kWh - mean 2,934 kWh : median 2,687 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH3 6TG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95629500
Longitude -3.20266600
OS Easting 325006
OS Northing 0674350
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6924
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Electoral Ward City Centre
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: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003633
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
New Town West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
New Town West - 02
Output Area / Small Area 2B1