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About Watson Crescent

Watson Crescent is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 391 metres.

Watson Crescent is located within the City of Edinburgh Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.

Watson Crescent has the postcodes of EH11 1HF, EH11 1HE, EH11 1HD, EH11 1HB, EH11 1HA, EH11 1EZ, EH11 1EY, EH11 1EX, EH11 1EW, EH11 1EU, EH11 1ET, EH11 1ER and EH11 1EP.

Watson Crescent is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 332.2 miles North West from central London., 1.32 miles South West from Edinburgh, 37.28 miles South from Dundee and 40.3 miles East from Glasgow.

Watson Crescent is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH.

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26th March 2024

In the late 1950/early 1960s, there was a large house on this site called Downalong that was owned by the Bellman family. I believe Mr Bellman was a political speech writer.

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Estate Agents near Watson Crescent
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Hotels near Watson Crescent

 

Budget Hotels near Watson Crescent

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Haymarket
Address:Torphichen Street
Telephone: Learn More
0.68
2: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket
Address:24-26 Eglinton Cres, Edinburgh, EH12 5BY
Telephone:0871 984 6365 Learn More
0.69
3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Central Lauriston Place
Address:82 Lauriston Place
Telephone: Learn More
0.94
4: Name:easyHotel Edinburgh
Address:125A Princes Street
Telephone: Learn More
1.09
5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street
Address:122 - 123 Princes Street
Telephone: Learn More
1.11

Location Details

Watson Crescent
Map showing the location of Watson Crescent
Latitude55.938000
Longitude-3.220899
OS Easting (X):323742
OS Northing (Y):672329
OS Grid Reference:NT237723

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Policing for Watson Crescent

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Frequently asked Questions for Watson Crescent

What Council (Local Authority) is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.

What Parish Council is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is in an unparished area.

What Electoral Ward is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is located within the ward of Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart.

What County is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.

What Constituency is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South West.

What Part of the UK is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is located within the historic nation of Scotland.

What County Council area is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is not in a County Council area.

What Police Force area is Watson Crescent in?

Watson Crescent is located within the Scotland Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with Watson Crescent

StreetJunction Type
Ritchie Placejunction
Tay Streetjunction
Fowler Terracejunction
Yeaman Placejunction

Sunset and Sunrise times for Watson Crescent

Sunrise05:50
Sunset18:45

Latest Weather Conditions for Watson Crescent

Observed at Weather Station:Edinburgh/Gogarbank 28 March 2024 at 09:00 (4.78 miles away)
Current Weather:Light rain
Temperature and Humidity:6.5°C (96.0%)
Wind Direction and Speed:E (18 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeS00105141, S00105138, S00105137, S00105135, S00105136, S00105146, S00106804, S00106805, S00105161 & S00105150
ONS Area NameStudents and Commuters
LSOA Code:S01008646, S01008649 &S01008650
LSOA Name:Polwarth - 02, Polwarth - 05 &Polwarth - 06
SOA Code:1a
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:S02001618
MSOA Name:Polwarth

Nearest Supermarkets

Sainsburys Edinburgh Dundee Street Local
81 - 85 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH11 1AW
1312290771
Distance: 0.24 Miles
Directions from Watson Crescent to Sainsburys Edinburgh Dundee Street Local
Tesco Bruntsfield Metro
Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5DN
0345 026 9519
Distance: 0.48 Miles
Directions from Watson Crescent to Tesco Bruntsfield Metro
Sainsburys Edinburgh Bruntsfield Place Local
155-159 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4DG
1312291303
Distance: 0.48 Miles
Directions from Watson Crescent to Sainsburys Edinburgh Bruntsfield Place Local
Tesco Haymarket Express
78-82 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LQ
0345 671 9578
Distance: 0.56 Miles
Directions from Watson Crescent to Tesco Haymarket Express

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
01890EDINBURGH FOUNTAINBRIDGE - ESFOUP36FTTC

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps >=30 >=30 >=30 Y 52

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of City of Edinburgh
Visit the Council's Website
City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh &EH1 1YJ
Send email
Telephone Number: 0131 200 2000
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Edinburgh South West
The Member of Parliament is Joanna Cherry
Details for the MP Joanna Cherry on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Joanna Cherry on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2019 General Election Joanna Cherry won with a majority of 11,982 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 73,501
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward
Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh

Nearest Schools

Schools near Watson Crescent
Name Address Postcode Telephone Type Distance (Km)
Dalry Primary School 4 Cathcart Place, Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2JB 0131 337 6086 Primary School 0.47 Km
Boroughmuir High School 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH11 1FL 0131 229 9703 Secondary School 0.59 Km
Tynecastle High School 17-19 McLeod Street, Edinburgh EH11 2NJ 0131 337 3488 Secondary School 0.61 Km

Data accessed from gov.scot 08-08-2019

Nearest Hospitals

NHS Hospitals near Watson Crescent
Name Address Postcode Distance Map
Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses Lothian EH10 5EZ 1.12 Km View Directions
Royal Edinburgh Hospital 23 Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh EH10 5HF 1.24 Km View Directions
William Fraser Centre Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh EH10 5HF 1.24 Km View Directions

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists near Watson Crescent

NHS Dental Practices near Watson Crescent
Name Address Postcode Distance Map
33 POLWARTH GARDENS Edinburgh EH111LA 0.17 Km View Directions
13 POLWARTH GARDENS Edinburgh EH111JS 0.22 Km View Directions
14 ARDMILLAN TERRACE Edinburgh EH112JW 0.33 Km View Directions

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near Watson Crescent

SPRINGWELL MEDICAL GROUP

Address: SPRINGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, 39 ARDMILLAN TERRACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH11 2JL

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01313 471860

BRUNTSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 11 FORBES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 4EY

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01312 286081

MORNINGSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 2 MORNINGSIDE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 5ER

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01314 528406

POLWARTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, 10 PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01315 369898

GILMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01315 369800

LEVEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01315 369700

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies near Watson Crescent

Chemists near Watson Crescent
Name Address Postcode Telephone Map Distance in Km
Mr J R & Mrs J M Brown 179 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1BY 0131 2298281 View Directions
Mr Naveen P Ramdeehul 10 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh EH11 1LW 0131 2293199 View Directions
Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd 3 Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2JN 0131 337 1604 View Directions

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near Watson Crescent

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)

Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

JOHN TROTTER

Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)

Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)

Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB

Distance: 2.32 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)

Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB

Distance: 2.33 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)

Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA

Distance: 2.65 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Haymarket Station is 0.55 miles away.

Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

Haymarket is situated on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.

Haymarket Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions from Watson Crescent to Haymarket Rail Station

Slateford Station is 1.17 miles away.

Address: Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BX

Slateford is situated on the Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.

Slateford Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions from Watson Crescent to Slateford Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Edinburgh Airport is 5.56 miles away Directions from Watson Crescent to Edinburgh Airport
Dundee City Airport is 36.52 miles away Directions from Watson Crescent to Dundee City Airport
Glasgow International Airport is 47.29 miles away Directions from Watson Crescent to Glasgow International Airport

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