EH4 2GB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2GB) 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 EH4.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH4 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GB.
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 EH4 2GB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is EDINBURGH NWDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH4 2GB postcode have the street address of Orchard Brae Avenue
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH4 2GB is within Edinburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH4 2GB
| Latitude | 55.9549578441 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.22887511975 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EH4 2GB
| 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 EH4 2GB
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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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) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH4 2GB Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH4 2GB
| Average Mbps | 128.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
EH4 2GB has an average download speed of 128.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
489 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (982,190) have slower broadband speeds.
17% of postcodes (201,962) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH4 2GB
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
EH4 2GB has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH4 2GB Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Stockbridge Primary School
Address: Stockbridge Primary School, 17a Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 0131 332 6109
Flora Stevenson Primary
Address: Flora Stevenson Primary, 175 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1BG
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 0131 332 1604
Forthview Primary School
Address: Forthview Primary School, West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, EH4 4DF
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 0131 332 2468
Ferryhill Primary School
Address: Ferryhill Primary School, Groathill Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 2SQ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 0131 538 7382
Blackhall Primary School
Address: Blackhall Primary School, 83 Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3PH
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 0131 336 1023
Scotland Secondary Schools
Broughton High School
Address: Broughton High School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 0131 332 7805
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH4 2GB
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH4 2GB
LUCS WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address: 4TH FLOOR OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT, WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, CREWE ROAD SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2XU
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
WEST END MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 MANOR PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 7EB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 255220
DR THYNE & PARTNERS
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 259191
THE GREEN PRACTICE
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 609227
MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 13B RIVERSDALE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 5QX
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 376151
BLACKHALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 49-51 HILLHOUSE ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH4 3TH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 327696
Transport Links near EH4 2GB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH4 2GB
- Haymarket
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EYDistance: 1.65 milesDriving Time: 5.35 minutes - Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 2.12 milesDriving Time: 6.80 minutes - Slateford
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BXDistance: 3.46 milesDriving Time: 9.77 minutes - Kingsknowe
Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JXDistance: 4.52 milesDriving Time: 11.80 minutes - South Gyle
South Gyle station, South Gyle Road, South Gyle, City of Edinburgh, EH12 9EUDistance: 6.27 milesDriving Time: 12.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH4 2GB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH4 2GB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH4 2GB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Deidre Brock |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the EH4 2GB 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 EH4 2GB 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 EH4 2GB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH4 2GB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Craigleith Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2EB | 0.76 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Comely Bank Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 1AW | 0.76 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Waitrose |
| Morrisons, Crewe Road North, EDINBURGH, EH5 2XS | 1.65 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Westfield Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QW | 2.04 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Broughton Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4EW | 2.15 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH4 2GB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 1.02 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 1.20 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to 89/90 Princes St |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 1.56 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 5.04 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF | 0.67 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 0.90 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL | 1.35 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.46 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 0.56 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 0.94 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.46 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.46 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 1.83 miles | Directions from EH4 2GB to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |