Postcode EH5 3BR (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH5 3BR and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH5 3BR is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH5 3BR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH5 3BR 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 EH5 3BR as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to EH5 3BR is Laverockbank Crescent which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Craighall Road and is 158 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.62 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.97 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH5 3BR is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 3.32 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 3.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.6 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 2.9 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 EH5 3BR 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 3BR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH5 3BR, and the approximate distance away.

Laverockbank Crescent 36 m
Laverockbank Avenue 60 m
Laverockbank Gardens 67 m
Starbank Road 111 m
A901 119 m
Mayville Gardens East 133 m
South Laverockbank Avenue 136 m
Mayville Gardens 142 m
Laverockbank Road 149 m
Laverockbank Terrace 149 m
Laverockbank Grove 187 m
Roseville Gardens 216 m
York Road 230 m
Park Road 250 m
Andrew Wood Court 257 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH5 3BR

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 3BR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
3.08 km
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
3.26 km
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
3.26 km
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
3.26 km
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
3.26 km
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
3.32 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
3.32 km
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
3.42 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
3.42 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
3.47 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
3.47 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
3.5 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
3.56 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
3.63 km
St Mary's School of Music School/college/university Pass
September 12, 2018
3.66 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
3.7 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
3.7 km
Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 26, 2021
3.72 km
Travelodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 6, 2012
3.73 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
3.73 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH5 3BR - Data from Apr 2022

Craighall Road Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Craighall Road Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Starbank Road Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Pier Place Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Starbank Road Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Granton Square Taxi Rank 1.55 km
Brandon Terrace Taxi Rank 1.89 km
Boswall Parkway Taxi Rank 1.9 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.62 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.62 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.77 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.97 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.99 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.07 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 372 m
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 8.41 km
Entrance Air 10.76 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH5 3BR - Data from Dec 2021

The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 1.68 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Entrance Basin Inland Water 1.74 km
Albert Dock Basin Inland Water 1.85 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 1.86 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.93 km
Martello Rocks Island 2 km
Imperial Dock Inland Water 2.05 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 2.17 km
General's Rock Island 2.41 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.45 km
Hanging Craig Island 2.61 km
Megmillar Island 2.65 km
Middle Craigs Island 2.75 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH5 3BR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 49.6 Mbps 59.4 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 8.6 Mbps 11.12 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% 21.5 5
30-300 Mbps 0% 78.3 10.3
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 112,628 kWh - mean 18,771 kWh : median 18,244 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 28,693 kWh - mean 4,099 kWh : median 3,525 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH5 3BR - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.97914100
Longitude -3.20033000
OS Easting 325196
OS Northing 0676890
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6892
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: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003593
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Trinity East and The Dudleys
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Trinity East and The Dudleys - 05
Output Area / Small Area 5B2