EH5 1FB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1FB) 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 EH5.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FB.
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 EH5 1FB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEITH DO 5. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH5 1FB postcode have the street address of Colonsay Way
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH5 1FB is within Edinburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH5 1FB
| Latitude | 55.9768071149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.25065719212 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EH5 1FB
| 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 EH5 1FB
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) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 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) | 4.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 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 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 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 | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 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 | | 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 6.0°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 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°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 13 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 EH5 1FB Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH5 1FB
| Average Mbps | 219.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
EH5 1FB has an average download speed of 219.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
39 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
98% of postcodes (1,161,555) have slower broadband speeds.
2% of postcodes (23,047) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH5 1FB
| Average Mbps | 16.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
EH5 1FB has an average upload speed of 16.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,917 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
81% of postcodes (963,596) have slower upload speeds.
18% of postcodes (213,128) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH5 1FB Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Wardie Primary School
Address: Wardie Primary School, Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NJ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 0131 552 3896
Granton Primary School
Address: Granton Primary School, 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2DA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 0131 552 3987
Pirniehall Primary School
Address: Pirniehall Primary School, 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, EH4 4EP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 0131 332 5256
Forthview Primary School
Address: Forthview Primary School, West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, EH4 4DF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 332 2468
St David's RC Primary School
Address: St David's RC Primary School, 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, EH4 4HP
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 0131 332 3500
Craigroyston Primary School
Address: Craigroyston Primary School, 7 Muirhouse Place West, Edinburgh, EH4 4PX
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 0131 343 6465
Ferryhill Primary School
Address: Ferryhill Primary School, Groathill Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 2SQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 0131 538 7382
Scotland Secondary Schools
Craigroyston Community High School
Address: Craigroyston Community High School, 67 Pennywell Road, Edinburgh, EH4 4NL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 0131 477 7801
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH5 1FB
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)
Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH5 1FB
MUIRHOUSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MUIRHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 MUIRHOUSE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 4PL
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 024444
CREWE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 135 BOSWALL PARKWAY, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH5 2LY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 525544
BLACKHALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 49-51 HILLHOUSE ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH4 3TH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 327696
LUCS WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address: 4TH FLOOR OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT, WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, CREWE ROAD SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2XU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
DAVIDSON'S MAINS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 5 QUALITY STREET, DAVIDSONS MAINS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 5BP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 362291
PARKGROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22B PARKGROVE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH4 7NX
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 126600
Transport Links near EH5 1FB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH5 1FB
- Haymarket
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EYDistance: 3.56 milesDriving Time: 9.49 minutes - Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 3.92 milesDriving Time: 10.53 minutes - Edinburgh Gateway
Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GFDistance: 5.29 milesDriving Time: 11.35 minutes - Slateford
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BXDistance: 5.35 milesDriving Time: 13.95 minutes - South Gyle
South Gyle station, South Gyle Road, South Gyle, City of Edinburgh, EH12 9EUDistance: 5.98 milesDriving Time: 12.73 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH5 1FB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH5 1FB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH5 1FB 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 EH5 1FB 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 EH5 1FB 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 EH5 1FB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH5 1FB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Waterfront Broadway, EDINBURGH, EH5 1SA | 0.45 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, Crewe Road North, EDINBURGH, EH5 2XS | 1.31 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Cramond Road South, EDINBURGH, EH4 6AA | 1.92 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Craigleith Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2EB | 2.34 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Comely Bank Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 1AW | 2.75 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH5 1FB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 2.65 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to 89/90 Princes St |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 2.75 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 2.93 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 4.75 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to Edinburgh Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF | 1.08 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 2.48 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 2.80 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL | 2.83 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 1.31 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 2.50 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 2.80 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 2.84 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 3.33 miles | Directions from EH5 1FB to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |