EH17 8QR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QR) 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 EH17.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH17 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QR.
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 EH17 8QR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH17 8QR postcode have the street address of Ravenscroft Street
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH17 8QR is within Edinburgh.
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EH17 8QR: Points of Interest
THE ROYAL BINGO CLUB
THE ROYAL BINGO CLUB is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 31-33 Drum Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8QR.
Map Coordinates for EH17 8QR
| Latitude | 55.9021233003 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.13426079387 |
Schools within a five minute drive of EH17 8QR Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Craigour Park Primary
Address: Craigour Park Primary, 102 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7HL
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7594
Gilmerton Primary School
Address: Gilmerton Primary School, 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8NQ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 0131 664 3614
Gracemount Primary School
Address: Gracemount Primary School, 45 Gracemount House Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6FD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2331
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Address: St Catherine's RC Primary School, 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 0131 664 4257
Frogston Primary School
Address: Frogston Primary School, 7A Frogston Road East, EDINBURGH, EH17 8AB
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1385
St John Vianney RC Primary School
Address: St John Vianney RC Primary School, 17 Ivanhoe Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 6AU
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1742
Danderhall Primary School
Address: Danderhall Primary School, 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4585
Scotland Secondary Schools
Gracemount High School
Address: Gracemount High School, 136 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TZ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7440
Liberton High School
Address: Liberton High School, 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7514
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH17 8QR
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH17 8QR
FERNIEHILL SURGERY
Address: 8 FERNIEHILL ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7AB
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642166
GRACEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 GRACEMOUNT DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6RN
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642377
THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 322 GILMERTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7PR
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642148
LIBERTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 65 LIBERTON GARDENS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6JT
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 643050
LUCS RIE
Address: ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH, 51 LITTLE FRANCE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER, EDINBURGH, EH16 4SA
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
INCHPARK SURGERY
Address: 10 MARMION CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5QU
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 662121
Motorway Junctions near EH17 8QR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH17 8QR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH17 8QR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh South Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ian Murray |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the EH17 8QR 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 EH17 8QR 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 EH17 8QR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH17 8QR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Ferniehill Drive, EDINBURGH, EH17 7AR | 0.60 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Gilmerton Road, EDINBURGH, EH17 7JQ | 1.00 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7QS | 1.47 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 2.64 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 2.64 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH17 8QR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 1.86 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Straiton Road |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 2.36 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 4.05 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 4.20 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW | 1.64 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to McDonald's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, LOANHEAD, EH20 9PW |
| McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 2.05 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to McDonald's, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB |
| McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU | 2.33 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to McDonald's, Bonnyrigg Road, DALKEITH, EH22 3FU |
| McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD | 2.51 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to McDonald's, Kinnaird Park, EDINBURGH, EH15 3RD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Whitehill Road, EDINBURGH, EH15 3HR | 2.32 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to KFC Edinburgh - Kinnaird Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 3.58 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 4.06 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 4.12 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 4.17 miles | Directions from EH17 8QR to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |