EH16 5RA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5RA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EH which means Edinburgh.
- Postal District. In our case EH16.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH16 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RA.
The regional mail center for the post area EH is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EH16 5RA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is EDINBURGH SEDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH16 5RA postcode have the street address of Durward Grove
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH16 5RA is within Edinburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH16 5RA
| Latitude | 55.923280141 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.15689883122 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EH16 5RA
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| Explorer 1:25,000 350 Edinburgh | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 66 Edinburgh Penicuik & North Berwick | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for EH16 5RA
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH16 5RA Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH16 5RA
| Average Mbps | 70.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 45.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
EH16 5RA has an average download speed of 70.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
845 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
49% of postcodes (581,737) have slower broadband speeds.
51% of postcodes (602,059) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH16 5RA
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
EH16 5RA has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH16 5RA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Craigour Park Primary
Address: Craigour Park Primary, 102 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7HL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7594
Gilmerton Primary School
Address: Gilmerton Primary School, 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8NQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 0131 664 3614
Gracemount Primary School
Address: Gracemount Primary School, 45 Gracemount House Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6FD
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2331
St John Vianney RC Primary School
Address: St John Vianney RC Primary School, 17 Ivanhoe Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 6AU
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1742
Preston Street Primary School
Address: Preston Street Primary School, 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Prestonfield Primary School
Address: Prestonfield Primary School, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1336
Liberton Primary School
Address: Liberton Primary School, 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2337
Scotland Secondary Schools
Liberton High School
Address: Liberton High School, 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7514
Gracemount High School
Address: Gracemount High School, 136 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7440
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH16 5RA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH16 5RA
INCHPARK SURGERY
Address: 10 MARMION CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5QU
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 662121
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
BRAEFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 672240
THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 322 GILMERTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7PR
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642148
LUCS RIE
Address: ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH, 51 LITTLE FRANCE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER, EDINBURGH, EH16 4SA
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
LIBERTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 65 LIBERTON GARDENS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6JT
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 643050
Transport Links near EH16 5RA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH16 5RA
- Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 3.41 milesDriving Time: 9.60 minutes - Haymarket
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EYDistance: 3.45 milesDriving Time: 9.78 minutes - Shawfair
Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SBDistance: 3.78 milesDriving Time: 8.43 minutes - Newcraighall
Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QTDistance: 4.25 milesDriving Time: 9.10 minutes - Brunstane
Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NGDistance: 4.36 milesDriving Time: 10.02 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH16 5RA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH16 5RA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH16 5RA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh South Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ian Murray |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the EH16 5RA Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is City of Edinburgh Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for City of Edinburgh at the following link City of Edinburgh.How much is the Council Tax?
City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much City of Edinburgh charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the EH16 5RA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of City of Edinburgh council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries – The City of Edinburgh CouncilPostcodes near the EH16 5RA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH16 5RA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 0.59 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 0.59 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7QS | 1.27 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Gilmerton Road, EDINBURGH, EH17 7JQ | 1.74 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Niddrie Mains Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 4GN | 1.86 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH16 5RA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 2.10 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 2.35 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 2.55 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to 89/90 Princes St |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 2.64 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 0.36 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD | 2.19 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD |
| McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA | 2.26 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA |
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 2.42 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 1.88 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 2.08 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 2.42 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 2.44 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 2.47 miles | Directions from EH16 5RA to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |