Postcode EH7 6SP (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6SP and nearby postcodes

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

EH7 6SP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 EH7 6SP as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to EH7 6SP is Sydney Place which is centered 66 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Christiemillar Avenue and is 129 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.45 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.87 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6SP is The Boathouse and is 932 m 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 596 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 251.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.9 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 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sydney Place 66 m
Sydney Terrace 117 m
Sydney Park 117 m
Christiemiller Avenue 170 m
Christiemiller Place 170 m
Vandeleur Avenue 172 m
Craigentinny Avenue 207 m
Stapeley Avenue 212 m
Vandeleur Place 233 m
Christiemiller Grove 252 m
Kekewich Avenue 256 m
Bryce Grove 263 m
Craigentinny Road 280 m
Craigentinny Grove 285 m
Fillyside Avenue 293 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6SP

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 6SP - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.2 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.49 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.7 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.45 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.46 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.72 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.87 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.43 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.59 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.68 km
Entrance Air 14.43 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.72 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.92 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.95 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.98 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.26 km
Black Rocks Island 2.46 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.63 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.64 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 2.95 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Middle Craigs Island 3.2 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 81.6 Mbps 251.5 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 13.1 Mbps 17.9 Mbps 49 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% 12 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 100.3 14.3
300+ Mbps 100% 1096 49

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 172,748 kWh - mean 19,194 kWh : median 18,334 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 35,233 kWh - mean 3,915 kWh : median 3,492 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6SP - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95971800
Longitude -3.13347800
OS Easting 329332
OS Northing 0674658
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6636
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 S34003521
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craigentinny
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craigentinny - 02
Output Area / Small Area 6A4