Map of Blacket Avenue
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About Blacket Avenue
Blacket Avenue is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 356 metres.
Blacket Avenue 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.
Blacket Avenue has the postcodes of EH9 1RT, EH9 1RS and EH9 1RR.
Blacket Avenue is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 331.37 miles North West from central London., 1.06 miles South East from Edinburgh, 36.97 miles South from Dundee and 42.1 miles East from Glasgow.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Blacket Avenue
| Name | Address | Website |
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| OpenRent | Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QN | Visit Website |
| Student Castle - Private Halls, Edinburgh | 199 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH | Visit Website |
| VMH Solicitors | 10 South Clerk Street,EH8 9JE |
Hotels near Blacket Avenue
Budget Hotels near Blacket Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address:43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone:0871 984 8484 Visit Site |
0.69 |
| 2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Address:300 Cowgate Telephone: Visit Site |
0.98 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Royal Mile Address:37 East Market Street Telephone: Visit Site |
1.10 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile Address:33 East Market Street, Old Town Telephone: Visit Site |
1.12 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Central Lauriston Place Address:82 Lauriston Place Telephone: Visit Site |
1.17 |
Location Details
| Blacket Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 55.936402 |
| Longitude | -3.173676 |
| OS Easting (X): | 326689 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 672100 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT267721 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Blacket Avenue
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Frequently asked Questions for Blacket Avenue
What Council (Local Authority) is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is located within the ward of Southside/Newington.
What County is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Blacket Avenue in?
Blacket Avenue is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Blacket Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Dalkeith Road (A7) | junction |
| Dryden Place | junction |
| Blacket Place | junction |
| Minto Street (A701) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Blacket Avenue
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
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| Sunset | 20:27 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Blacket Avenue
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 18 April 2024 at 07:00 (6.58 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.5°C (79.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00104785 & S00104786 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professional Service Workers & Communal Retirement |
| LSOA Code: | S01008600 |
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| LSOA Name: | Newington and Dalkeith Road - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001611 |
| MSOA Name: | Newington and Dalkeith Road |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Causewayside Express |
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| 158 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR |
| 0345 026 9434 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions from Blacket Avenue to Tesco Causewayside Express |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Causewayside Local |
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| 80 Causewayside, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1PY |
| 1316629488 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions from Blacket Avenue to Sainsburys Edinburgh Causewayside Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh South Clerk Street Local |
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| 33-39 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9NZ |
| 1316621001 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions from Blacket Avenue to Sainsburys Edinburgh South Clerk Street Local |
| Tesco Nicolson St Metro |
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| 94 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9EW |
| 0345 677 9247 |
| Distance: 0.7 Miles |
| Directions from Blacket Avenue to Tesco Nicolson St Metro |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01890 | EDINBURGH NEWINGTON - ESNEW | P4 | FTTC |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| 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 |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Edinburgh South |
| The Member of Parliament is Ian Murray |
| Details for the MP Ian Murray on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Ian Murray on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Ian Murray won with a majority of 11,095 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 66,188 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Southside/Newington Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Type | Distance (Km) |
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| Preston Street Primary School | 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh | EH16 5BR | 0131 667 4208 | Primary School | 0.42 Km |
| Sciennes Primary School | 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LG | 0131 667 1243 | Primary School | 0.84 Km |
| Prestonfield Primary School | Peffermill Road, Edinburgh | EH16 5LJ | 0131 667 1336 | Primary School | 1.14 Km |
Data accessed from gov.scot 08-08-2019
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 0.97 Km | View Directions |
| Ballenden House | 28/32 Howden Street, Edinburgh | EH8 9HL | 1.01 Km | View Directions |
| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 1.73 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Blacket Avenue
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| DUNCAN STREET DENTAL CENTRE | 14-16 Duncan Street, Edinburgh | EH9 1SR | 0.35 Km | View Directions |
| EDINBURGH DENTAL | 59 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh | EH9 1ST | 0.43 Km | View Directions |
| PRESTONFIELD BUPA DENTAL PRACTICE | 169-173 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh | EH165BY | 0.45 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Blacket Avenue
DALKEITH ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SALISBURY COURT, 102 ST LEONARDS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH8 9RD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 671289
BOROUGHLOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SALISBURY COURT, 102 ST LEONARDS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH8 9RD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297529
LUCS RHSC
Address: 9 SCIENNES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1LF
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379150
ST LEONARD'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 145 PLEASANCE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9RU
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 684547
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
GRANGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 1 BEAUFORT ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1AG
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 471646
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Blacket Avenue
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 28/30 Newington Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1QS | 0131 6673008 | View Directions | |
| Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd | 2 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh | EH9 2NN | 0131 667 2151 | View Directions | |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 55a Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AA | 0131 667 1992 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Blacket Avenue
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 1.24 miles away.
Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Edinburgh is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|Borders Railway|West Coast Main Line.
Edinburgh Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Haymarket Station is 1.85 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.