Postcode EH8 7LA (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH8 7LA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH8 7LA is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH8 7LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH8 7LA 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 EH8 7LA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to EH8 7LA is Paisley Avenue which is centered 88 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Paisley Grove and is 79 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.02 km away at York Place (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.73 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH8 7LA is Sheep Heid Inn and is 913 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on April 24, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Bizzy Lizzy and is 815 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on March 8, 2022.

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 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH8 7LA 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 EH8 7LA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH8 7LA, and the approximate distance away.

Paisley Avenue 88 m
Willowbrae Road 98 m
Paisley Grove 125 m
Ulster Gardens 142 m
Northfield Circus 154 m
Ulster Crescent 156 m
Ulster Drive 183 m
Ulster Terrace 186 m
Ulster Grove 188 m
Northfield Crescent 200 m
Northfield Avenue 250 m
Paisley Drive 265 m
Northfield Gardens 285 m
Abercorn Drive 310 m
Abercorn Avenue 320 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH8 7LA

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 EH8 7LA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Duddingston Primary & Nursery School School/college/university Pass
November 30, 2012
704 m
KIDZCARE @ DUDDINGSTON School/college/university Pass
July 15, 2008
762 m
Milford House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 17, 2019
762 m
Rocking Horse Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
January 20, 2020
762 m
The Bizzy Lizzy Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
815 m
Sheep Heid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
April 24, 2019
913 m
Duddingston Kirk Hall Other catering premises Pass
May 10, 2018
969 m
HOLYROOD RC HIGH SCHOOL School/college/university Pass
September 3, 2012
1.02 km
Duddingston Row CIC Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 7, 2018
1.24 km
STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 29, 2008
1.32 km
The Studio Edinburgh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 11, 2019
1.36 km
Diced Meal Prep Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 23, 2022
1.38 km
Eden Bakes Other catering premises Pass
May 29, 2015
1.38 km
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 24, 2018
1.47 km
Cherry Tree Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 5, 2019
1.47 km
Duddingston Golf Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
December 9, 2021
1.48 km
Breadshare Community Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 7, 2019
1.51 km
SEAFIELD NEWSAGENT Retailers - other Pass
May 31, 2011
1.51 km
Seaside Food Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 7, 2021
1.51 km
Milton Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
January 26, 2009
1.53 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH8 7LA - Data from Apr 2022

Paisley Grove Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Ulster Drive Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Northfield Crescent Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Ulster Drive Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Northfield Crescent Bus Stop/Station 169 m
London Road Taxi Rank 1.14 km
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.51 km
Scottish Parliament Taxi Rank 2.16 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.02 km
York Place (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.02 km
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 3.2 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.73 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.87 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.96 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 4.98 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 13.32 km
Entrance Air 13.86 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH8 7LA - Data from Dec 2021

Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 811 m
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 978 m
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.24 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 1.5 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 1.77 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.06 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 3.15 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 3.33 km
Black Rocks Island 3.43 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.48 km
Eastern Craigs Island 3.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH8 7LA - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 89,723 kWh - mean 17,945 kWh : median 16,111 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 12,273 kWh - mean 2,455 kWh : median 2,710 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH8 7LA - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.94970400
Longitude -3.14176900
OS Easting 328796
OS Northing 0673552
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6322
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 S34003565
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Willowbrae and Duddingston Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Willowbrae and Duddingston Village - 05
Output Area / Small Area 6A1