EH16 5UY postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH16 5UY 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 July 1981.

Gigabit broadband 96% of homes and businesses at EH16 5UY can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Brunstane 2.9 km in a straight line MP Chris Murray Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH16 5UY is, and what is near it

Map of EH16 5UY and what is near it Map of EH16 5UY: its centre point, with the 273 other postcodes in the EH16 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 11 bus stops and 1 EV charging point. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH16 5EQ: also in EH16 5EH16 5ET: also in EH16 5EH16 5EU: also in EH16 5EH16 5EX: also in EH16 5EH16 5EY: also in EH16 5EH16 5EZ: also in EH16 5EH16 5GT: also in EH16 5EH16 5HA: also in EH16 5EH16 5HB: also in EH16 5EH16 5JB: also in EH16 5EH16 5JD: also in EH16 5EH16 5JE: also in EH16 5EH16 5JF: also in EH16 5EH16 5JG: also in EH16 5EH16 5JJ: also in EH16 5EH16 5JL: also in EH16 5EH16 5JN: also in EH16 5EH16 5JP: also in EH16 5EH16 5JW: also in EH16 5EH16 5LG: also in EH16 5EH16 5LJ: also in EH16 5EH16 5LL: also in EH16 5EH16 5LN: also in EH16 5EH16 5LP: also in EH16 5EH16 5LQ: also in EH16 5EH16 5LR: also in EH16 5EH16 5LT: also in EH16 5EH16 5UT: also in EH16 5EH16 5UU: also in EH16 5EH16 5UX: also in EH16 5 GP 1.6 kmBrunstane station 2.9 kmEdinburgh station 3.4 kmSouthside/Newington EH16 5UY Map of EH16 5UY and what is near it Map of EH16 5UY: its centre point, with the 273 other postcodes in the EH16 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 11 bus stops and 1 EV charging point. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 1.6 kmEdinburgh station 3.4 kmSouthside/Newington EH16 5UY
  • EH16 5UY
  • Other postcodes in EH16 5: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 11 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 55.9339, longitude -3.1454)

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 5UY?

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 5UY?

Every home and business at EH16 5UY can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 96% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH16 5UY 96% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH16 5UY 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 5UY?

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 5UY

The Food Standards Agency lists 4 food businesses at EH16 5UY. 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 5UY?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH16 5UY is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.9 km away in a straight line.

  • Brunstane Rail Station Railway station 2.9 kmCycle
  • Edinburgh 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.

11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Craigmillar Castle Gardens, 208 m away.

More stations near EH16 5UY, 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 5UY?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH16 5UY, 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 5UY?

1 within 1 km 21 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH16 5UY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 4 chargers 1.4 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 EH16 5UY?

The nearest to the centre of EH16 5UY, in a straight line.

  • Craigmillar Dental Centre 250 mWalk
  • Prestonfield Bupa Dental Practice 1.4 kmCycle
  • Barbour Dental Practice 1.7 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH16 5UY?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH16 5UY, 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 400 mWalk
  • Red Band Chemical Company, 96 Niddrie Mains Road Phone 0131 661 2578 600 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 14 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Phone 0131 666 1111 1.4 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 5UY?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH16 5UY 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 5UY

Ward
Portobello/Craigmillar
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
July 1981

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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