EH16 6PU 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 (6PU) 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 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PU.
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 6PU 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 6PU postcode have the street address of St. Katharine's Crescent
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH16 6PU is within Edinburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH16 6PU
| Latitude | 55.9038424999 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.16188625412 |
Weather Forecast for EH16 6PU
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | S 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 3.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH16 6PU Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH16 6PU
| Average Mbps | 104.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 46.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
EH16 6PU has an average download speed of 104.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
688 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
70% of postcodes (831,108) have slower broadband speeds.
30% of postcodes (352,845) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH16 6PU
| Average Mbps | 12.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
EH16 6PU has an average upload speed of 12 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,693 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (433,439) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (741,509) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH16 6PU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Gilmerton Primary School
Address: Gilmerton Primary School, 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8NQ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 0131 664 3614
Gracemount Primary School
Address: Gracemount Primary School, 45 Gracemount House Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6FD
Distance: 0.32 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: 1.05 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1742
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Address: St Catherine's RC Primary School, 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 0131 664 4257
Paradykes Primary School
Address: Paradykes Primary School, Mayburn Avenue, Loanhead, EH20 9HB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4650
Liberton Primary School
Address: Liberton Primary School, 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2337
Loanhead Primary School
Address: Loanhead Primary School, 34 Edgefield Road, Loanhead, EH20 9DY
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4625
Frogston Primary School
Address: Frogston Primary School, 7A Frogston Road East, EDINBURGH, EH17 8AB
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1385
Scotland Secondary Schools
Liberton High School
Address: Liberton High School, 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7514
Gracemount High School
Address: Gracemount High School, 136 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7440
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH16 6PU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH16 6PU
GRACEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 GRACEMOUNT DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6RN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642377
LIBERTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 65 LIBERTON GARDENS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6JT
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 643050
THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 322 GILMERTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7PR
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642148
FERNIEHILL SURGERY
Address: 8 FERNIEHILL ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7AB
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642166
INCHPARK SURGERY
Address: 10 MARMION CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5QU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 662121
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
Transport Links near EH16 6PU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH16 6PU
- Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 4.41 milesDriving Time: 11.75 minutes - Slateford
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BXDistance: 4.89 milesDriving Time: 10.93 minutes - Shawfair
Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SBDistance: 5.77 milesDriving Time: 8.59 minutes - Eskbank
Eskbank station, Unit 4,, Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Eskbank, EH22 3NXDistance: 6.46 milesDriving Time: 9.07 minutes - Newcraighall
Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QTDistance: 7.91 milesDriving Time: 9.86 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH16 6PU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH16 6PU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH16 6PU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh South Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ian Murray |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the EH16 6PU 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 6PU 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 6PU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH16 6PU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Gilmerton Road, EDINBURGH, EH17 7JQ | 1.38 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7QS | 1.39 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ferniehill Drive, EDINBURGH, EH17 7AR | 1.94 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Iceland |
| Iceland, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 2.13 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 2.13 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH16 6PU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 1.47 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Straiton Road |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 2.94 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 3.37 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 3.50 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 1.33 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW |
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 1.58 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD | 3.07 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD |
| McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU | 3.30 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 2.91 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 3.02 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 3.55 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 3.61 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 3.65 miles | Directions from EH16 6PU to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |