EH3 9GH is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9GH) 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 EH3.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH3 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GH.
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 EH3 9GH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is EDINBURGH W. CENTRAL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH3 9GH postcode have the street address of Simpson Loan
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH3 9GH is within Edinburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH3 9GH
| Latitude | 55.9439941839 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.19243762584 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EH3 9GH
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 350 Edinburgh | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 66 Edinburgh Penicuik & North Berwick | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for EH3 9GH
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | E 7 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 47.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 22.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 62.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | E 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH3 9GH Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH3 9GH
| Average Mbps | 120.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
EH3 9GH has an average download speed of 120.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
628 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
79% of postcodes (938,938) have slower broadband speeds.
21% of postcodes (245,075) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH3 9GH
| Average Mbps | 12.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
EH3 9GH has an average upload speed of 12.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (443,132) have slower upload speeds.
62% of postcodes (731,587) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH3 9GH Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Preston Street Primary School
Address: Preston Street Primary School, 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BR
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Scotland Secondary Schools
James Gillespie's High School
Address: James Gillespie's High School, 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1900
St Thomas Of Aquin's High School
Address: St Thomas Of Aquin's High School, 2-20 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9NH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 0131 229 8734
Boroughmuir High School
Address: Boroughmuir High School, 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH11 1FL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 0131 229 9703
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH3 9GH
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH3 9GH
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BROUGHAM PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9HW
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297709
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
LUCS RHSC
Address: 9 SCIENNES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1LF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379150
ST LEONARD'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 145 PLEASANCE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9RU
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 684547
EDINBURGH ACCESS PRACTICE
Address: THE ACCESS PLACE, 6 SOUTH GRAYS CLOSE, 40 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1TQ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 295015
Transport Links near EH3 9GH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH3 9GH
- Haymarket
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EYDistance: 1.24 milesDriving Time: 4.06 minutes - Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 1.94 milesDriving Time: 6.23 minutes - Slateford
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BXDistance: 2.92 milesDriving Time: 8.72 minutes - Kingsknowe
Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JXDistance: 3.98 milesDriving Time: 10.74 minutes - Brunstane
Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NGDistance: 5.37 milesDriving Time: 13.11 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH3 9GH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH3 9GH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH3 9GH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh East Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Tommy Sheppard |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the EH3 9GH 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 EH3 9GH 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 EH3 9GH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH3 9GH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Morningside Road, EDINBURGH, EH10 4AX | 1.93 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Easter Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 5RG | 2.04 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Iceland |
| Tesco, Broughton Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4EW | 2.10 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 2.29 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Comely Bank Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 1AW | 2.39 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH3 9GH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 0.59 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 0.59 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to 89/90 Princes St |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 0.96 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 3.48 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 0.60 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 0.65 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 0.72 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA | 1.49 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 0.33 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 0.60 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 0.65 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 0.69 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 1.42 miles | Directions from EH3 9GH to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |