Postcode EH7 6UG (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH7 6UG and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH7 6UG is Vandeleur Avenue which is centered 121 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Vandaleur Avenue and is 103 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.58 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 6UG is The Boathouse and is 807 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 588 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 11, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 196.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.5 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 2.8 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 6UG 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 6UG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Vandeleur Avenue 121 m
Vandeleur Place 132 m
Sydney Place 135 m
Kekewich Avenue 146 m
Sydney Terrace 151 m
Sydney Park 151 m
Bryce Grove 156 m
Stapeley Avenue 200 m
Bryce Avenue 236 m
Vandeleur Grove 251 m
Christiemiller Avenue 254 m
Christiemiller Place 254 m
Wakefield Avenue 278 m
Fillyside Avenue 294 m
Christiemiller Grove 294 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH7 6UG

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 6UG - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Vandaleur Avenue Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Bryce Avenue Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Christiemillar Avenue Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Bryce Avenue Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.33 km
London Road Taxi Rank 1.62 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 2.81 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.58 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.59 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.84 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.79 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.56 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 3.72 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.78 km
Entrance Air 14.56 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.85 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.04 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.04 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.32 km
Black Rocks Island 2.51 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.69 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.71 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.71 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 3.03 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.21 km
Middle Craigs Island 3.26 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 196.6 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 15.5 Mbps 49 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19 5.5
30-300 Mbps 0% 115 12.3
300+ Mbps 100% 713.5 42.5

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 314,945 kWh - mean 18,526 kWh : median 18,032 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 71,591 kWh - mean 4,211 kWh : median 4,096 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH7 6UG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95977300
Longitude -3.13141400
OS Easting 329461
OS Northing 0674662
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