EH15 1EB postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH15 1EB is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Portobello/Craigmillar 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 January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 97% of homes and businesses at EH15 1EB can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Brunstane 2.2 km in a straight line MP Chris Murray Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH15 1EB is, and what is near it

Map of EH15 1EB and what is near it Map of EH15 1EB: its centre point, with the 219 other postcodes in the EH15 1 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 15 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH15 1AA: also in EH15 1EH15 1AB: also in EH15 1EH15 1AD: also in EH15 1EH15 1AE: also in EH15 1EH15 1BR: also in EH15 1EH15 1BS: also in EH15 1EH15 1BZ: also in EH15 1EH15 1DA: also in EH15 1EH15 1DB: also in EH15 1EH15 1DD: also in EH15 1EH15 1DE: also in EH15 1EH15 1DF: also in EH15 1EH15 1DH: also in EH15 1EH15 1DL: also in EH15 1EH15 1DP: also in EH15 1EH15 1DR: also in EH15 1EH15 1DT: also in EH15 1EH15 1DU: also in EH15 1EH15 1DW: also in EH15 1EH15 1DX: also in EH15 1EH15 1DY: also in EH15 1EH15 1DZ: also in EH15 1EH15 1EA: also in EH15 1EH15 1ED: also in EH15 1EH15 1HH: also in EH15 1EH15 1HJ: also in EH15 1EH15 1HP: also in EH15 1EH15 1HU: also in EH15 1EH15 1TF: also in EH15 1EH15 1TG: also in EH15 1EH15 1TH: also in EH15 1EH15 1TJ: also in EH15 1EH15 1TN: also in EH15 1EH15 1TP: also in EH15 1EH15 1TQ: also in EH15 1EH15 1TR: also in EH15 1EH15 1TS: also in EH15 1EH15 1TT: also in EH15 1EH15 1TW: also in EH15 1EH15 1UA: also in EH15 1EH15 1UB: also in EH15 1EH15 1UD: also in EH15 1EH15 1UE: also in EH15 1EH15 1UF: also in EH15 1 GP 1.2 kmPortobello/Craigmillar EH15 1EB Map of EH15 1EB and what is near it Map of EH15 1EB: its centre point, with the 219 other postcodes in the EH15 1 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 15 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. GP 1.2 kmPortobello/Craigmillar EH15 1EB
  • EH15 1EB
  • Other postcodes in EH15 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 15 bus stops
  • 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 55.9580, longitude -3.1227)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after EH15 1EB?

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 EH15 1EB?

Every home and business at EH15 1EB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 97% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH15 1EB 97% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH15 1EB 100% City of Edinburgh 98%
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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 EH15 1EB?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EH15 1EB.

Check the bin days for EH15 1EB on BinDayBuddy

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

Food hygiene ratings at EH15 1EB

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH15 1EB. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to EH15 1EB?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH15 1EB is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.2 km away in a straight line.

  • Brunstane Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
  • Newcraighall Rail Station Railway station 3.4 kmCycle

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

15 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Post Office, 34 m away.

More stations near EH15 1EB, 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 EH15 1EB?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH15 1EB, 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 EH15 1EB?

0 within 1 km 11 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH15 1EB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • GeniePoint Charging point · 2 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.5 kmCycle
  • E.ON Drive Charging point · 6 chargers 1.5 kmCycle

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 EH15 1EB?

The nearest to the centre of EH15 1EB, in a straight line.

  • 274 Portobello High Street 1.0 kmWalk
  • Dental Express 1.2 kmWalk
  • 2 Southfield Loan 1.6 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH15 1EB?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH15 1EB, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Boots UK, 174 Portobello High Street Phone 0131 669 1883 850 mWalk
  • Wooton Pharmacy, 168 Portobello High Street Phone 0131 669 3100 850 mWalk
  • Bestway National Chemists, 100 Craigentinny Road Phone 0131 661 2523 1.0 kmWalk

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 EH15 1EB?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH15 1EB 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 EH15 1EB

Ward
Portobello/Craigmillar
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
January 1980

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

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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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