EH16 6TJ 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 (6TJ) 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 TJ.
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 6TJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH16 6TJ postcode have the street address of Mortonhall Gate
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH16 6TJ is within Edinburgh.
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EH16 6TJ: Points of Interest
Mortonhall Caravan Park Shop
Mortonhall Caravan Park Shop is a retail outlet located at 38 Mortonhall Gate, Edinburgh, EH16 6TJ.
Klondyke Garden Centre - Cafe
Klondyke Garden Centre - Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 7 Mortonhall Gate, Edinburgh, EH16 6TJ.
Stable Bar
Stable Bar is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 30 Frogston Road East, Edinburgh, EH16 6TJ.
The Farm Shop
The Farm Shop is a retail outlet located at 7 Mortonhall Gate, Edinburgh, EH16 6TJ.
Map Coordinates for EH16 6TJ
| Latitude | 55.9028358788 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.18173740846 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH16 6TJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH16 6TJ
| Average Mbps | 4.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.790 |
EH16 6TJ has an average download speed of 4.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
174 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (3,865) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,180,602) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH16 6TJ
| Average Mbps | 0.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.070 |
EH16 6TJ has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH16 6TJ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Address: St Catherine's RC Primary School, 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 0131 664 4257
Frogston Primary School
Address: Frogston Primary School, 7A Frogston Road East, EDINBURGH, EH17 8AB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1385
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH16 6TJ
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH16 6TJ
LIBERTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 65 LIBERTON GARDENS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6JT
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 643050
GRACEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 GRACEMOUNT DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6RN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642377
BRAIDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CAMUS AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 6QT
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 455999
THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 322 GILMERTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7PR
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642148
INCHPARK SURGERY
Address: 10 MARMION CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5QU
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 662121
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
Motorway Junctions near EH16 6TJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH16 6TJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH16 6TJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh South Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ian Murray |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the EH16 6TJ 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 6TJ 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 6TJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH16 6TJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 2.34 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 2.34 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7QS | 2.45 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Gilmerton Road, EDINBURGH, EH17 7JQ | 2.56 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Oxgangs Road North, EDINBURGH, EH13 9LY | 2.61 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH16 6TJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 1.48 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Straiton Road |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 3.01 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 3.42 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 3.45 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to 89/90 Princes St |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 1.45 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW |
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 1.78 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 3.03 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ |
| McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL | 3.21 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 2.96 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 3.43 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 3.46 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 3.51 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 3.56 miles | Directions from EH16 6TJ to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |