Postcode EH7 6TW (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6TW and nearby postcodes

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

EH7 6TW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 6TW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to EH7 6TW is Wakefield Avenue which is centered 188 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bryce Avenue and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.76 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.77 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH7 6TW is The Boathouse and is 697 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 504 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 133.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.4 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 4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Wakefield Avenue 188 m
Seafield Road East 212 m
Stapeley Avenue 226 m
Kekewich Avenue 228 m
Bryce Grove 239 m
Vandeleur Place 243 m
Bryce Avenue 255 m
Fillyside Avenue 287 m
Vandeleur Avenue 298 m
Goff Avenue 315 m
Nantwich Drive 354 m
Sydney Terrace 355 m
Sydney Park 355 m
Seafield Way 401 m
Fillyside Terrace 459 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6TW

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 6TW - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bryce Avenue Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Bryce Avenue Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 388 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.47 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.81 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.91 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.76 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.76 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 4.02 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.77 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.75 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.88 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.86 km
Entrance Air 14.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 2 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.24 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.24 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.31 km
Black Rocks Island 2.47 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.65 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.74 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 3.06 km
Middle Craigs Island 3.24 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.28 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.34 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 133.9 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 13.4 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 10 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 139.7 13.7
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 363,147 kWh - mean 25,939 kWh : median 22,823 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 55,156 kWh - mean 4,243 kWh : median 3,743 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6TW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.96092900
Longitude -3.12882000
OS Easting 329625
OS Northing 0674788
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5134
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: Indian tech achievers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003934
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craigentinny
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craigentinny - 03
Output Area / Small Area 6A1