EH5 3AX 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 (3AX) 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 EH7 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AX.
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 3AX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH5 3AX postcode have the street address of Clark Avenue
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH5 3AX is within Edinburgh.
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Map Coordinates for EH5 3AX
| Latitude | 55.9728243851 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.20303481184 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH5 3AX Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH5 3AX
| Average Mbps | 156.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
EH5 3AX has an average download speed of 156.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
263 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
92% of postcodes (1,089,629) have slower broadband speeds.
8% of postcodes (94,749) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH5 3AX
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
EH5 3AX has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH5 3AX Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Broughton Primary School
Address: Broughton Primary School, 132 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4LD
Distance: 0.74 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: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01315535856
Trinity Primary School
Address: Trinity Primary School, 181 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4QA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2062
Stockbridge Primary School
Address: Stockbridge Primary School, 17a Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 0131 332 6109
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Address: Holy Cross RC Primary School, Craighall Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4RE
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 0131 552 1972
Wardie Primary School
Address: Wardie Primary School, Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 0131 552 3896
Granton Primary School
Address: Granton Primary School, 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2DA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 0131 552 3987
Forthview Primary School
Address: Forthview Primary School, West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, EH4 4DF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 0131 332 2468
Scotland Secondary Schools
Drummond Community High School
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
Trinity Academy
Address: Trinity Academy, Craighall Avenue, Edinburgh, EH6 4RT
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 0131 478 5050
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH5 3AX
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH5 3AX
BANGHOLM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 21-25 BANGHOLM LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH5 3AH
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 527676
THE LONG HOUSE SURGERY
Address: THE LONG HOUSE, 73 EAST TRINITY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH5 3EL
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 524919
SUMMERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SUMMERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 29B SUMMERSIDE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 4NY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 543533
THE GROUP PRACTICE - EYRE
Address: 31 EYRE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 5EU
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 568842
LEITH MOUNT SURGERY
Address: 2 LINDSAY STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 4EG
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 611900
MILL LANE SURGERY
Address: 4 MILL LANE, EDINBURGH, EH6 6TL
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 541274
Motorway Junctions near EH5 3AX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH5 3AX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH5 3AX 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 3AX 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 3AX 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 3AX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH5 3AX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Broughton Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4EW | 1.18 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Tesco |
| Asda, 2 Sandpiper Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6NX | 1.27 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Asda |
| Waitrose, Comely Bank Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 1AW | 1.81 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Dock Street, EDINBURGH, EH6 6EY | 1.88 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Crewe Road North, EDINBURGH, EH5 2XS | 1.96 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH5 3AX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 1.45 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to 89/90 Princes St |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 1.52 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 2.21 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 4.72 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.41 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.47 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 1.54 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF | 1.59 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.41 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.47 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 1.53 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 1.75 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 1.81 miles | Directions from EH5 3AX to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |