Postcode EH6 6AQ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH6 6AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH6 6AQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in March 2015 and is an active postcode. EH6 6AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH6 6AQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 6AQ as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Deprived neighbourhoods.

The closest road name to EH6 6AQ is Laurie Street which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Laurie Street and is 69 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.94 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.21 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH6 6AQ is Parkside Bowling Club and is 3.43 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 31, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Walker's Wee Kitchen and is 2.51 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Policing for EH6 6AQ 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 6AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH6 6AQ, and the approximate distance away.

Laurie Street 36 m
Academy Street 82 m
St Anthony Lane 103 m
Kirk Street 111 m
St Andrew Place 130 m
Crown Place 138 m
St Anthony Street 138 m
Wellington Place 153 m
Duke Place 156 m
St Anthony Place 160 m
Duke Street 167 m
Pirrie Street 173 m
Cassel's Lane 173 m
Casselbank Street 174 m
Crown Street 192 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH6 6AQ

Introduction March 2015
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 6AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
2.11 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
2.11 km
Walker's Wee Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 11, 2020
2.51 km
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
2.93 km
Lothian Buses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 17, 2020
3.04 km
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
3.21 km
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
3.21 km
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
3.21 km
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
3.21 km
Breadshare Community Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 7, 2019
3.35 km
SEAFIELD NEWSAGENT Retailers - other Pass
May 31, 2011
3.35 km
Seaside Food Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 7, 2021
3.35 km
Sugar House Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 11, 2022
3.4 km
Great Grog Retailers - other Pass
April 14, 2010
3.42 km
Preston Street Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 8, 2012
3.42 km
Scottish Widows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 25, 2020
3.42 km
John McIntyre Centre - Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 16, 2019
3.43 km
Parkside Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 31, 2019
3.43 km
Pollock Shop (EUSA) Retailers - other Pass
December 5, 2014
3.44 km
SALISBURY GREEN HOTEL Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 20, 2012
3.44 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH6 6AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Laurie Street Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Kirkgate Centre Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Academy Street Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Kirkgate Centre Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Foot of the Walk Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 155 m
Commercial Street Taxi Rank 607 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.55 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 1.94 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 1.94 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.25 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.21 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.32 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.45 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.03 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.38 km
Entrance Air 12.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH6 6AQ - Data from Dec 2021

Victoria Dock Inland Water 927 m
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 966 m
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 966 m
Albert Dock Inland Water 979 m
Albert Dock Basin Inland Water 1.09 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.24 km
Imperial Dock Inland Water 1.26 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 1.45 km
Entrance Basin Inland Water 1.5 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Eastern Craigs Island 1.77 km
Black Rocks Island 1.78 km
Middle Craigs Island 1.79 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.85 km
Martello Rocks Island 1.85 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.97094800
Longitude -3.17110700
OS Easting 327004
OS Northing 0675947
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1171
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Electoral Ward Leith
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: Constrained flat dwellers
Subgroup: Deprived neighbourhoods
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003886
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Great Junction Street
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Great Junction Street - 01
Output Area / Small Area 7B2