The postcode EH9 1SQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in May 1986 and is an active postcode. EH9 1SQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH9 1SQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 EH9 1SQ as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Professional service cosmopolitans.
The closest road name to EH9 1SQ is Grantully Place which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Minto Street and is 50 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.39 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.03 km away.
The local pub for residents of EH9 1SQ is The Salisbury Arms and is 359 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 24, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bits Bake Shop and is 407 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 22, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 39.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EH9 1SQ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH9 1SQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH9 1SQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH9 1SQ
| Introduction | May 1986 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH9 1SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIL DUN GUEST HOUSE | Pass February 15, 2010 | 269 m | |
| ASCOT GUEST HOUSE | Pass January 15, 2010 | 278 m | |
| Clan Walker Guest House | Pass April 19, 2011 | 278 m | |
| Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation and Community Centre | Pass July 24, 2019 | 301 m | |
| GIFFORD HOUSE | Pass February 17, 2016 | 344 m | |
| The Salisbury Arms | Pass May 24, 2017 | 359 m | |
| Ramen HQ | Improvement Required July 29, 2019 | 361 m | |
| Salisbury Guest House/Hotel | Improvement Required February 19, 2019 | 374 m | |
| Sofia's | Pass April 22, 2020 | 374 m | |
| Bits Bake Shop | Pass March 22, 2019 | 407 m | |
| Garden Grove Chinese Takeaway | Improvement Required August 21, 2018 | 407 m | |
| M S NEWSAGENTS | Pass November 4, 2015 | 407 m | |
| HOTEL CEILIDH-DONIA | Improvement Required April 20, 2011 | 431 m | |
| Royal Commonwealth Pool | Pass March 29, 2022 | 478 m | |
| On A Roll | Improvement Required March 8, 2022 | 482 m | |
| Wee Greek Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection July 26, 2021 | 482 m | |
| THE THISTLE HOUSE | Pass March 27, 2013 | 489 m | |
| Moon Convenience Store | Pass January 19, 2012 | 516 m | |
| Premier Stores | Pass February 3, 2011 | 516 m | |
| Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar | Awaiting Inspection October 4, 2021 | 516 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH9 1SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Minto Street | 50 m | |
| Minto Street | 65 m | |
| Salisbury Place | 163 m | |
| Mayfield Gardens | 182 m | |
| Duncan Street | 279 m | |
| Sylvan Place | 1.03 km | |
| Marchmont Road | 1.36 km | |
| Nicolson Square | 1.45 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 2.39 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 2.39 km | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 2.39 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 2.03 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 2.13 km | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 2.17 km | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 5.41 km | |
| Entrance | 11.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH9 1SQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Lion's Haunch | 1.14 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 1.2 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 1.28 km | |
| Crow Hill | 1.29 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 1.74 km | |
| Whinny Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Dunsapie Loch | 1.82 km | |
| Blackford Hill | 1.84 km | |
| St Margaret's Loch | 2.09 km | |
| Calton Hill | 2.34 km | |
| The Braids | 2.5 km | |
| Hawkhill Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Ellen's Glen | Valley | 3.06 km |
| Lochend Loch | 3.07 km | |
| Braid Hills | 3.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH9 1SQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 47.1 Mbps | 39.5 Mbps | 72.23 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 56.1 | 15.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EH9 1SQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.93500200 |
| Longitude | -3.17445700 |
| OS Easting | 326727 |
| OS Northing | 0671950 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Edinburgh South |
| Electoral Ward | Southside/Newington |
| Local Authority District | City of Edinburgh |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | East of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Edinburgh |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Comfortable cosmopolitan Subgroup: Professional service cosmopolitans |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003520 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newington and Dalkeith Road |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newington and Dalkeith Road - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2C3 |