Postcode EH7 6RJ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6RJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH7 6RJ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH7 6RJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH7 6RJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 EH7 6RJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to EH7 6RJ is Craigentinny Avenue which is centered 79 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Stapeley Avenue and is 18 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.29 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 3.09 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6RJ is The Boathouse and is 1.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Awaiting Inspection on July 14, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Walker's Wee Kitchen and is 524 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 106.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.3 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 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH7 6RJ 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 EH7 6RJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH7 6RJ, and the approximate distance away.

Craigentinny Avenue 79 m
Craigentinny Road 129 m
Fillyside Terrace 214 m
Stapeley Avenue 260 m
Fillyside Avenue 275 m
Sydney Place 277 m
Christiemiller Avenue 311 m
Sydney Terrace 325 m
Sydney Park 325 m
Britwell Crescent 326 m
Nantwich Drive 341 m
Craigentinny Crescent 357 m
Loganlea Road 379 m
Loganlea Terrace 400 m
Seafield Way 484 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6RJ

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 EH7 6RJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Walker's Wee Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 11, 2020
524 m
Lothian Buses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 17, 2020
664 m
Breadshare Community Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 7, 2019
911 m
SEAFIELD NEWSAGENT Retailers - other Pass
May 31, 2011
911 m
Seaside Food Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 7, 2021
911 m
Sugar House Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 11, 2022
963 m
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 24, 2018
1.02 km
Portobello Beach Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 5, 2020
1.1 km
The Boathouse Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
July 14, 2020
1.14 km
Cafe Refresh & Tumbles Soft Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 16, 2015
1.21 km
Powerleague Portobello Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
March 1, 2022
1.21 km
STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 29, 2008
1.25 km
Greek Artisan Pastries Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 7, 2022
1.29 km
Tanifiki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
June 1, 2021
1.35 km
The Guild of Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 5, 2020
1.35 km
Lou's Place x Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
January 6, 2022
1.38 km
Anna Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 9, 2019
1.43 km
Istanbul Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 16, 2019
1.43 km
Mint Refreshing Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
1.43 km
PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other Improvement Required
May 20, 2011
1.43 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH7 6RJ - Data from Apr 2022

Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 18 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 37 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Craigentinny Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.37 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.48 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.29 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.3 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.56 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.09 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.29 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.46 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.45 km
Entrance Air 14.27 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH7 6RJ - Data from Dec 2021

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.53 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.83 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.95 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.95 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.06 km
Black Rocks Island 2.28 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.41 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.45 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 2.73 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 2.98 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH7 6RJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 31.5 Mbps 106.8 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 5.8 Mbps 9.3 Mbps 39 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% 22 3.8
30-300 Mbps 0% 70 7.5
300+ Mbps 100% 593 39

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 202,378 kWh - mean 22,486 kWh : median 24,858 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 58,017 kWh - mean 6,446 kWh : median 5,879 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6RJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.96092300
Longitude -3.13633300
OS Easting 329156
OS Northing 0674795
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5134
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh East
Electoral Ward Craigentinny/Duddingston
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003574
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craigentinny
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craigentinny - 03
Output Area / Small Area 6A4