EH1 1SY postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH1 1SY is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the City Centre ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since June 1986.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses can get it. City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Edinburgh 400 m in a straight line MP Chris Murray Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH1 1SY is, and what is near it

Map of EH1 1SY and what is near it Map of EH1 1SY: its centre point, with the 129 other postcodes in the EH1 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices, 25 bus stops and 5 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. EH1 1AD: also in EH1 1EH1 1AE: also in EH1 1EH1 1AG: also in EH1 1EH1 1BB: also in EH1 1EH1 1BL: also in EH1 1EH1 1BN: also in EH1 1EH1 1BP: also in EH1 1EH1 1BQ: also in EH1 1EH1 1BS: also in EH1 1EH1 1BU: also in EH1 1EH1 1BX: also in EH1 1EH1 1DD: also in EH1 1EH1 1DE: also in EH1 1EH1 1DF: also in EH1 1EH1 1DH: also in EH1 1EH1 1DR: also in EH1 1EH1 1DT: also in EH1 1EH1 1EE: also in EH1 1EH1 1EG: also in EH1 1EH1 1EJ: also in EH1 1EH1 1EL: also in EH1 1EH1 1EN: also in EH1 1EH1 1EY: also in EH1 1EH1 1EZ: also in EH1 1EH1 1HB: also in EH1 1EH1 1HD: also in EH1 1EH1 1HJ: also in EH1 1EH1 1HN: also in EH1 1EH1 1HR: also in EH1 1EH1 1HT: also in EH1 1EH1 1HU: also in EH1 1EH1 1JG: also in EH1 1EH1 1JH: also in EH1 1EH1 1JJ: also in EH1 1EH1 1JN: also in EH1 1EH1 1JQ: also in EH1 1EH1 1JR: also in EH1 1EH1 1JS: also in EH1 1EH1 1JU: also in EH1 1EH1 1JW: also in EH1 1EH1 1JX: also in EH1 1EH1 1JY: also in EH1 1EH1 1JZ: also in EH1 1EH1 1LA: also in EH1 1EH1 1LG: also in EH1 1EH1 1LL: also in EH1 1EH1 1LS: also in EH1 1EH1 1LT: also in EH1 1EH1 1LU: also in EH1 1EH1 1LY: also in EH1 1EH1 1LZ: also in EH1 1EH1 1NB: also in EH1 1EH1 1ND: also in EH1 1EH1 1NE: also in EH1 1EH1 1NL: also in EH1 1EH1 1NP: also in EH1 1EH1 1NS: also in EH1 1EH1 1NW: also in EH1 1EH1 1NY: also in EH1 1EH1 1PB: also in EH1 1EH1 1PD: also in EH1 1EH1 1PE: also in EH1 1EH1 1PG: also in EH1 1EH1 1PL: also in EH1 1EH1 1PN: also in EH1 1EH1 1PQ: also in EH1 1EH1 1PS: also in EH1 1EH1 1PT: also in EH1 1EH1 1PZ: also in EH1 1EH1 1QB: also in EH1 1EH1 1QG: also in EH1 1EH1 1QL: also in EH1 1EH1 1QN: also in EH1 1EH1 1QQ: also in EH1 1EH1 1QR: also in EH1 1EH1 1QT: also in EH1 1EH1 1QW: also in EH1 1EH1 1QX: also in EH1 1EH1 1QY: also in EH1 1EH1 1RB: also in EH1 1EH1 1RD: also in EH1 1EH1 1RE: also in EH1 1EH1 1RF: also in EH1 1EH1 1RN: also in EH1 1EH1 1RP: also in EH1 1EH1 1RQ: also in EH1 1EH1 1RR: also in EH1 1EH1 1RT: also in EH1 1EH1 1RW: also in EH1 1EH1 1SB: also in EH1 1EH1 1SG: also in EH1 1EH1 1SJ: also in EH1 1EH1 1SP: also in EH1 1EH1 1SR: also in EH1 1EH1 1SS: also in EH1 1EH1 1SU: also in EH1 1EH1 1SX: also in EH1 1EH1 1TA: also in EH1 1EH1 1TB: also in EH1 1EH1 1TD: also in EH1 1EH1 1TF: also in EH1 1EH1 1TG: also in EH1 1EH1 1TH: also in EH1 1EH1 1TQ: also in EH1 1EH1 1TR: also in EH1 1EH1 1YP: also in EH1 1EH1 1YS: also in EH1 1EH1 1YZ: also in EH1 1 Haymarket station 2.2 kmEdinburgh EH1 1SY Map of EH1 1SY and what is near it Map of EH1 1SY: its centre point, with the 129 other postcodes in the EH1 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices, 25 bus stops and 5 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 1 km. City Centre EH1 1SY
  • EH1 1SY
  • Other postcodes in EH1 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 25 bus stops
  • 5 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.9500, longitude -3.1833)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after EH1 1SY?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at EH1 1SY?

Every home and business at EH1 1SY can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)100% can get it

City of Edinburgh: 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)100% can get it

City of Edinburgh: 98%

The line marks the figure across City of Edinburgh.

Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcode

Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at EH1 1SY?

BinDayBuddy does not read City of Edinburgh Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.

City of Edinburgh Council's bin days

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to EH1 1SY?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH1 1SY is Edinburgh Rail Station, 400 metres away in a straight line.

  • Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 400 mWalk
  • Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
  • St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 750 mWalk

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

25 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest St Mary's Street, 33 m away.

More stations near EH1 1SY, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near EH1 1SY?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH1 1SY, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near EH1 1SY?

5 within 1 km 49 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH1 1SY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 1 charger 200 mWalk
  • Bp Pulse Charging point · 4 chargers 200 mWalk
  • Blue badge holder charging Charging point · 4 chargers 300 mWalk

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near EH1 1SY?

The nearest to the centre of EH1 1SY, in a straight line.

  • Holyrood Dental Care 350 mWalk
  • Vitality Dental 550 mWalk
  • University Dental Care 850 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near EH1 1SY?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH1 1SY, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near EH1 1SY?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH1 1SY on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for EH1 1SY

Ward
City Centre
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
June 1986

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

Where to check what we do not hold

House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).

We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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