Postcode EH7 6SZ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6SZ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH7 6SZ is Sydney Place which is centered 99 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Christiemillar Avenue and is 96 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.39 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.92 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6SZ is The Boathouse and is 995 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 615 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 99.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14 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 3.3 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 6SZ 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 6SZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Sydney Place 99 m
Sydney Terrace 145 m
Sydney Park 145 m
Craigentinny Avenue 148 m
Christiemiller Avenue 149 m
Christiemiller Place 149 m
Craigentinny Road 218 m
Vandeleur Avenue 222 m
Stapeley Avenue 248 m
Craigentinny Grove 250 m
Christiemiller Grove 251 m
Craigentinny Crescent 261 m
Vandeleur Place 292 m
Fillyside Avenue 318 m
Britwell Crescent 328 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6SZ

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 6SZ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 144 m
Stapeley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Craigentinny Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.14 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.43 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.64 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.39 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.39 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.65 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.92 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.37 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.53 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.62 km
Entrance Air 14.37 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.66 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.86 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 1.9 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.92 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.24 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.44 km
Black Rocks Island 2.45 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.6 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.62 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 2.91 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.02 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.16 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 50.2 Mbps 99.8 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 14 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 23.5 6
30-300 Mbps 0% 102.4 15.2
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 215,898 kWh - mean 21,590 kWh : median 21,406 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 38,428 kWh - mean 3,843 kWh : median 2,609 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6SZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95965500
Longitude -3.13453400
OS Easting 329266
OS Northing 0674652
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: 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 - 04
Output Area / Small Area 6A4