Postcode EH7 6SW (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6SW and nearby postcodes

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

EH7 6SW 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 6SW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to EH7 6SW is Sydney Place which is centered 67 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Vandaleur Avenue and is 141 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.49 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.84 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6SW is The Boathouse and is 894 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 595 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 79.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.2 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 3.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sydney Place 67 m
Sydney Terrace 109 m
Sydney Park 109 m
Vandeleur Avenue 144 m
Christiemiller Avenue 186 m
Christiemiller Place 186 m
Vandeleur Place 198 m
Stapeley Avenue 204 m
Kekewich Avenue 220 m
Bryce Grove 227 m
Craigentinny Avenue 245 m
Christiemiller Grove 255 m
Vandeleur Grove 274 m
Fillyside Avenue 291 m
Craigentinny Grove 304 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6SW

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 6SW - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.24 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.53 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.73 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.49 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.49 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.75 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.84 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.47 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.63 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.71 km
Entrance Air 14.47 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.76 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.95 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.97 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.28 km
Black Rocks Island 2.48 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.5 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.66 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.66 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 2.98 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km
Middle Craigs Island 3.22 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 14.2 Mbps 79.7 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 3.9 Mbps 9.2 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 2
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 13 1.5
30-300 Mbps 0% 121.8 13.8
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 248,583 kWh - mean 20,715 kWh : median 20,373 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6SW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95969700
Longitude -3.13286900
OS Easting 329370
OS Northing 0674655
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