Postcode EH7 6SX (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6SX and nearby postcodes

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

EH7 6SX 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 6SX as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to EH7 6SX is Sydney Terrace which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Moira Terrace and is 225 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.43 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.79 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6SX is The Boathouse and is 929 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 729 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 262.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 25.2 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 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 6SX 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 6SX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Sydney Terrace 52 m
Sydney Park 52 m
Christiemiller Avenue 59 m
Christiemiller Place 59 m
Sydney Place 73 m
Christiemiller Grove 120 m
Vandeleur Avenue 142 m
Craigentinny Grove 175 m
Vandeleur Grove 215 m
Craigentinny Crescent 221 m
Vandeleur Place 228 m
Kekewich Avenue 257 m
Craigentinny Avenue 266 m
Portobello Road 281 m
A1140 281 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6SX

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 6SX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lothian Buses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 17, 2020
570 m
Breadshare Community Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 7, 2019
689 m
SEAFIELD NEWSAGENT Retailers - other Pass
May 31, 2011
689 m
Seaside Food Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 7, 2021
689 m
Walker's Wee Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 11, 2020
729 m
Sugar House Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 11, 2022
738 m
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 24, 2018
763 m
Portobello Beach Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 5, 2020
892 m
The Boathouse Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
July 14, 2020
929 m
STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 29, 2008
947 m
Cafe Refresh & Tumbles Soft Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 16, 2015
975 m
Powerleague Portobello Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
March 1, 2022
975 m
Greek Artisan Pastries Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 7, 2022
1.03 km
Tanifiki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
June 1, 2021
1.08 km
The Guild of Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 5, 2020
1.08 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
1.16 km
Istanbul Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 16, 2019
1.16 km
Mint Refreshing Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
1.16 km
PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other Improvement Required
May 20, 2011
1.16 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Moira Terrace Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Parker Road Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Moira Terrace Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.22 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.45 km
Scottish Parliament Taxi Rank 2.72 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.43 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.43 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.69 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.79 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.39 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.55 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.74 km
Entrance Air 14.41 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.73 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.84 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.85 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.37 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Black Rocks Island 2.58 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.73 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.76 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 3.04 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.05 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.29 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 205 Mbps 262.3 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 21 Mbps 25.2 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 129 17
300+ Mbps 100% 462 37.5

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 93,066 kWh - mean 18,613 kWh : median 16,532 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 16,132 kWh - mean 3,226 kWh : median 3,475 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6SX - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95853000
Longitude -3.13368400
OS Easting 329317
OS Northing 0674526
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6573
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
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 - 04
Output Area / Small Area 5A1