Postcode EH6 4LT (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH6 4LT and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH6 4LT is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH6 4LT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH6 4LT is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 EH6 4LT as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EH6 4LT is Newhaven Main Street which is centered 24 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Fishmarket Square and is 53 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.7 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.07 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH6 4LT is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 3.55 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 3.46 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 EH6 4LT 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 EH6 4LT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH6 4LT, and the approximate distance away.

Newhaven Main Street 24 m
Fishmarket Square 28 m
Great Michael Square 52 m
Pier Place 90 m
Andrew Wood Court 95 m
Willowbank Row 100 m
Peacock Court 142 m
Park Place 195 m
Park Road 206 m
Newhaven Place 215 m
Laverockbank Terrace 219 m
Goosander Place 220 m
Jessfield Terrace 231 m
Goosander Street 231 m
Sandpiper Road 249 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH6 4LT

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 EH6 4LT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
3.27 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
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
3.46 km
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
3.46 km
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
3.46 km
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
3.46 km
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
3.55 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
3.55 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
3.73 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
3.73 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
3.75 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
3.81 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
3.87 km
St Mary's School of Music School/college/university Pass
September 12, 2018
3.91 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
3.94 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
3.94 km
Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 26, 2021
3.97 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
3.97 km
Dimitri's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
January 28, 2020
3.97 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH6 4LT - Data from Apr 2022

Fishmarket Square Bus Stop/Station 53 m
Fishmarket Square Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Pier Place Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Pier Place Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Craighall Road Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Commercial Street Taxi Rank 1.69 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 1.84 km
Granton Square Taxi Rank 1.85 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.7 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.7 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.89 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.07 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.08 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.19 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 190 m
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 8.54 km
Entrance Air 11.11 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH6 4LT - Data from Dec 2021

Victoria Dock Inland Water 1.37 km
Entrance Basin Inland Water 1.39 km
Albert Dock Basin Inland Water 1.53 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 1.55 km
Martello Rocks Island 1.65 km
Imperial Dock Inland Water 1.71 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 1.86 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.99 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.04 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.16 km
Middle Craigs Island 2.41 km
General's Rock Island 2.69 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.78 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.83 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH6 4LT - 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 55.98054600
Longitude -3.19527700
OS Easting 325514
OS Northing 0677041
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2614
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
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
North Leith and Newhaven
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Leith and Newhaven - 02
Output Area / Small Area 7A2