Postcode EH7 6RL (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6RL and nearby postcodes

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

EH7 6RL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 6RL as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Endeavouring flat dwellers.

The closest road name to EH7 6RL is Craigentinny Road which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Loganlea Road and is 77 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.15 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.14 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6RL is The Boathouse and is 1.26 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 654 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 113.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.7 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Craigentinny Road 48 m
Craigentinny Avenue 121 m
Britwell Crescent 207 m
Loganlea Road 234 m
Loganlea Terrace 246 m
Loganlea Loan 293 m
Craigentinny Crescent 310 m
Christiemiller Avenue 340 m
Christiemiller Place 340 m
Craigentinny Grove 357 m
Sydney Place 360 m
Loganlea Avenue 364 m
Stapeley Avenue 413 m
Fillyside Avenue 428 m
Loganlea Drive 431 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6RL

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 6RL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Loganlea Road Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Craigentinny Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Craigentinny Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Loganlea Road Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 873 m
London Road Taxi Rank 1.22 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.38 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.15 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.15 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.41 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.14 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 3.16 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.3 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.37 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 12.7 km
Entrance Air 14.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.4 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.67 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.83 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.06 km
Black Rocks Island 2.3 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.38 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.46 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 2.69 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.78 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 2.93 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 113.8 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.7 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.5 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.5 4.7
30-300 Mbps 0% 118.1 12.3
300+ Mbps 100% 418.3 37

Gas Consumption

45 meters consuming 404,915 kWh - mean 8,998 kWh : median 9,057 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

45 meters consuming 100,843 kWh - mean 2,241 kWh : median 1,838 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6RL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.96036300
Longitude -3.13859100
OS Easting 329014
OS Northing 0674735
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
318
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Constrained flat dwellers
Subgroup: Endeavouring flat dwellers
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
Restalrig (Loganlea) and Craigentinny West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Restalrig (Loganlea) and Craigentinny West - 02
Output Area / Small Area 7B3