EH16 4AJ postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH16 4AJ 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 100% of homes and businesses at EH16 4AJ can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Brunstane 2.8 km in a straight line MP Chris Murray Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH16 4AJ is, and what is near it

Map of EH16 4AJ and what is near it Map of EH16 4AJ: its centre point, with the 287 other postcodes in the EH16 4 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 9 bus stops and 1 EV charging point. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH16 4AA: also in EH16 4EH16 4AD: also in EH16 4EH16 4AH: also in EH16 4EH16 4AP: also in EH16 4EH16 4AR: also in EH16 4EH16 4AS: also in EH16 4EH16 4AW: also in EH16 4EH16 4AY: also in EH16 4EH16 4BA: also in EH16 4EH16 4BB: also in EH16 4EH16 4BD: also in EH16 4EH16 4BE: also in EH16 4EH16 4BF: also in EH16 4EH16 4BG: also in EH16 4EH16 4BH: also in EH16 4EH16 4BJ: also in EH16 4EH16 4BL: also in EH16 4EH16 4BN: also in EH16 4EH16 4BP: also in EH16 4EH16 4BR: also in EH16 4EH16 4BU: also in EH16 4EH16 4BW: also in EH16 4EH16 4BX: also in EH16 4EH16 4BY: also in EH16 4EH16 4DB: also in EH16 4EH16 4DL: also in EH16 4EH16 4DN: also in EH16 4EH16 4DP: also in EH16 4EH16 4DQ: also in EH16 4EH16 4DR: also in EH16 4EH16 4DS: also in EH16 4EH16 4DT: also in EH16 4EH16 4DW: also in EH16 4EH16 4DX: also in EH16 4EH16 4DY: also in EH16 4EH16 4DZ: also in EH16 4EH16 4EA: also in EH16 4EH16 4EB: also in EH16 4EH16 4ED: also in EH16 4EH16 4EE: also in EH16 4EH16 4FB: also in EH16 4EH16 4FD: also in EH16 4EH16 4FE: also in EH16 4EH16 4FF: also in EH16 4EH16 4FG: also in EH16 4EH16 4FH: also in EH16 4EH16 4FJ: also in EH16 4EH16 4GA: also in EH16 4EH16 4GB: also in EH16 4EH16 4GD: also in EH16 4EH16 4GE: also in EH16 4EH16 4GF: also in EH16 4EH16 4GN: also in EH16 4EH16 4GP: also in EH16 4EH16 4SY: also in EH16 4EH16 4UY: also in EH16 4EH16 4XP: also in EH16 4EH16 4XR: also in EH16 4EH16 4XS: also in EH16 4EH16 4XX: also in EH16 4EH16 4XY: also in EH16 4EH16 4YQ: also in EH16 4EH16 4ZF: also in EH16 4EH16 4ZG: also in EH16 4EH16 4ZH: also in EH16 4 Inchpark Surgery 1.6 kmBrunstane station 2.8 kmPortobello/Craigmillar EH16 4AJ Map of EH16 4AJ and what is near it Map of EH16 4AJ: its centre point, with the 287 other postcodes in the EH16 4 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 9 bus stops and 1 EV charging point. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. Portobello/Craigmillar EH16 4AJ
  • EH16 4AJ
  • Other postcodes in EH16 4: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 9 bus stops
  • 1 EV charging point
  • 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 55.9321, longitude -3.1425)

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 EH16 4AJ?

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 EH16 4AJ?

Every home and business at EH16 4AJ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH16 4AJ 100% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH16 4AJ 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 EH16 4AJ?

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

Food hygiene ratings at EH16 4AJ

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at EH16 4AJ. 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 EH16 4AJ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH16 4AJ is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.8 km away in a straight line.

  • Brunstane Rail Station Railway station 2.8 kmCycle
  • Newcraighall Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle

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

9 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Craigmillar Castle Road, 32 m away.

More stations near EH16 4AJ, 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 EH16 4AJ?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH16 4AJ, 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 EH16 4AJ?

1 within 1 km 18 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH16 4AJ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 600 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 4 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
  • E.ON Drive Charging point · 6 chargers 1.6 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 EH16 4AJ?

The nearest to the centre of EH16 4AJ, in a straight line.

  • Craigmillar Dental Centre 0 mWalk
  • Prestonfield Bupa Dental Practice 1.6 kmCycle
  • 2 Southfield Loan 1.7 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH16 4AJ?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH16 4AJ, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Red Band Chemical Company, 58-60 Niddrie Mains Road Phone 0131 661 2662 200 mWalk
  • Red Band Chemical Company, 96 Niddrie Mains Road Phone 0131 661 2578 400 mWalk
  • Omnicare Pharmacy, 102-104 Walter Scott Avenue Phone 0131 664 2363 1.3 kmCycle

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 EH16 4AJ?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH16 4AJ 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 EH16 4AJ

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

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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