Postcode EH5 1AH (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH5 1AH and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH5 1AH is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH5 1AH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH5 1AH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 EH5 1AH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to EH5 1AH is Wardie Dell which is centered 51 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Grierson Avenue and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.99 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.26 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH5 1AH is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 3.15 km 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 3.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EH5 1AH 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 EH5 1AH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH5 1AH, and the approximate distance away.

Wardie Dell 51 m
Wardie Crescent 116 m
Lufra Bank 120 m
Grierson Avenue 125 m
Grierson Square 153 m
Wardiefield 157 m
Wardie Square 168 m
Wardie Steps 191 m
Boswall Road 217 m
Grierson Gardens 217 m
Wardie House Lane 222 m
Lower Granton Road 232 m
Grierson Road 247 m
Wardie Grove 266 m
Grierson Crescent 279 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH5 1AH

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 EH5 1AH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
3.11 km
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
3.15 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
3.15 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
3.18 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
3.18 km
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
3.2 km
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
3.2 km
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
3.2 km
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
3.2 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
3.22 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
3.29 km
St Mary's School of Music School/college/university Pass
September 12, 2018
3.38 km
Travelodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 6, 2012
3.39 km
COLTBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 12, 2009
3.4 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
3.4 km
St Georges School For Girls School/college/university Pass
August 13, 2019
3.42 km
Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 26, 2021
3.47 km
No 32 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 15, 2012
3.48 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
3.48 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
3.48 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH5 1AH - Data from Apr 2022

Grierson Avenue Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Wardie Crescent Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Grierson Avenue Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Wardie Steps Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Wardie Steps Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Granton Square Taxi Rank 586 m
Boswall Parkway Taxi Rank 876 m
Brandon Terrace Taxi Rank 2.06 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.99 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.99 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.05 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.26 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.32 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.34 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 1.3 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 7.76 km
Entrance Air 9.76 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH5 1AH - Data from Dec 2021

The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
General's Rock Island 1.48 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.54 km
Hanging Craig Island 1.64 km
Megmillar Island 1.68 km
Long Craig Island 1.97 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
Birnie Rocks Island 2.68 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.71 km
Entrance Basin Inland Water 2.75 km
Albert Dock Basin Inland Water 2.89 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 2.89 km
Martello Rocks Island 2.98 km
Imperial Dock Inland Water 3.08 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 3.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH5 1AH - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.97826900
Longitude -3.21684200
OS Easting 324164
OS Northing 0676811
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6022
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Electoral Ward Forth
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: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003777
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Boswall and Pilton
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Boswall and Pilton - 07
Output Area / Small Area 5B1