EH16 6LF postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH16 6LF is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Liberton/Gilmerton ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh South 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 6LF can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Edinburgh 4.3 km in a straight line MP Ian Murray Labour, Edinburgh South Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH16 6LF is, and what is near it

Map of EH16 6LF and what is near it Map of EH16 6LF: its centre point, with the 317 other postcodes in the EH16 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices, 9 bus stops and 5 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. 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point, with the 317 other postcodes in the EH16 6 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 5 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. GP 1.0 kmLiberton/Gilmerton EH16 6LF
  • EH16 6LF
  • Other postcodes in EH16 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 9 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 55.9158, longitude -3.1680)

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 6LF?

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 6LF?

Every home and business at EH16 6LF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH16 6LF 100% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH16 6LF 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 6LF?

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 EH16 6LF?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH16 6LF is Edinburgh Rail Station, 4.3 km away in a straight line.

  • Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 4.3 kmCycle
  • Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 4.6 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 Orchardhead Loan, 92 m away.

More stations near EH16 6LF, 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 6LF?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH16 6LF, 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 6LF?

5 within 1 km 22 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH16 6LF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 950 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 EH16 6LF?

The nearest to the centre of EH16 6LF, in a straight line.

  • 1 Liberton Brae 350 mWalk
  • Southside Dental Care 1.3 kmCycle
  • Shanks Dental Care Ltd 1.7 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH16 6LF?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH16 6LF, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Gemini Medical Care, 1 Liberton Drive Phone 0131 658 1274 500 mWalk
  • Omnicare Pharmacy, 102-104 Walter Scott Avenue Phone 0131 664 2363 1.1 kmWalk
  • Boots UK, 14 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Phone 0131 666 1111 1.2 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 6LF?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH16 6LF 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 6LF

Ward
Liberton/Gilmerton
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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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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