EH6 5DS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5DS) 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 EH6.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.
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 EH6 5DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEITH DO 6. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH6 5DS postcode have the street address of Stead's Place
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH6 5DS is within Leith.
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Map Coordinates for EH6 5DS
| Latitude | 55.9686714448 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.17621364629 |
Weather Forecast for EH6 5DS
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH6 5DS Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH6 5DS
| Average Mbps | 93.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
EH6 5DS has an average download speed of 93.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
753 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
63% of postcodes (748,698) have slower broadband speeds.
37% of postcodes (435,190) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH6 5DS
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
EH6 5DS has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH6 5DS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Hermitage Park Primary School
Address: Hermitage Park Primary School, 9 Hermitage Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8HD
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2952
St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith), 30 Links Gardens, Edinburgh, EH6 7JG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 0131 554 7291
Lorne Primary School
Address: Lorne Primary School, 7 Lorne Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8QS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2308
Leith Primary School
Address: Leith Primary School, St Andrews Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EG
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 0131 554 4844
Abbeyhill Primary School
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Leith Walk Primary School
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Broughton Primary School
Address: Broughton Primary School, 132 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4LD
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7028
Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce (Parkside Primary)
Address: Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce (Parkside Primary), 139b Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01315535856
Trinity Primary School
Address: Trinity Primary School, 181 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4QA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2062
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Address: Holy Cross RC Primary School, Craighall Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4RE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 552 1972
Scotland Secondary Schools
Leith Academy
Address: Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 0131 554 0606
Drummond Community High School
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH6 5DS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH6 5DS
THE VICTORIA PRACTICE
Address: LEITH COMMUNITY TREATMENT CENTRE, 12 JUNCTION PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 5JA
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 652950
LEITH SURGERY
Address: 2 DUKE STREET, EDINBURGH, EH6 8HQ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 546471
MILL LANE SURGERY
Address: 4 MILL LANE, EDINBURGH, EH6 6TL
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 541274
LINKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4 HERMITAGE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 8BW
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 541036
SUMMERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SUMMERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 29B SUMMERSIDE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 4NY
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 543533
ANNANDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTRE, 26 HUNTINGDON PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 4AT
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 568196
Transport Links near EH6 5DS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH6 5DS
- Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 1.55 milesDriving Time: 5.00 minutes - Haymarket
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EYDistance: 3.02 milesDriving Time: 9.80 minutes - Brunstane
Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NGDistance: 4.32 milesDriving Time: 9.60 minutes - Slateford
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BXDistance: 4.79 milesDriving Time: 14.20 minutes - Newcraighall
Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QTDistance: 5.06 milesDriving Time: 10.59 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH6 5DS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH6 5DS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH6 5DS 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 EH6 5DS 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 EH6 5DS 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 EH6 5DS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH6 5DS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Duke Street, EDINBURGH, EH6 8HL | 0.45 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Tesco |
| Aldi, Dock Street, EDINBURGH, EH6 6EY | 0.92 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Aldi |
| Iceland, Easter Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 5RG | 1.20 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 1.33 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Broughton Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4EW | 1.46 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH6 5DS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 1.23 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 1.44 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to 89/90 Princes St |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 2.43 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 3.74 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA | 1.07 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.20 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.25 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| McDonald's, Craigentinny Avenue North, EDINBURGH, EH6 7LJ | 1.35 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to McDonald's, Craigentinny Avenue North, EDINBURGH, EH6 7LJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 0.82 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.20 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.25 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 1.61 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 1.68 miles | Directions from EH6 5DS to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |