EH4 5ES postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH4 5ES is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Almond ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since July 2013.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at EH4 5ES can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station South Gyle 5.0 km in a straight line MP Christine Jardine Liberal Democrat, Edinburgh West Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH4 5ES is, and what is near it

Map of EH4 5ES and what is near it Map of EH4 5ES: its centre point, with the 205 other postcodes in the EH4 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 1 bus stop. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. EH4 5BJ: also in EH4 5EH4 5DA: also in EH4 5EH4 5EN: also in EH4 5EH4 5EP: also in EH4 5EH4 5ER: also in EH4 5EH4 5ET: also in EH4 5EH4 5EU: also in EH4 5EH4 5EW: also in EH4 5EH4 5EX: also in EH4 5EH4 5EZ: also in EH4 5EH4 5HA: also in EH4 5EH4 5HB: also in EH4 5EH4 5HD: also in EH4 5EH4 5JA: also in EH4 5EH4 5JB: also in EH4 5EH4 5JG: also in EH4 5EH4 5JL: also in EH4 5EH4 5JN: also in EH4 5EH4 5JP: also in EH4 5EH4 5JR: also in EH4 5EH4 5JS: also in EH4 5EH4 5JT: also in EH4 5EH4 5JU: also in EH4 5EH4 5JW: also in EH4 5EH4 5LA: also in EH4 5EH4 5LB: also in EH4 5EH4 5LD: also in EH4 5EH4 5LE: also in EH4 5EH4 5LF: also in EH4 5EH4 5LL: also in EH4 5EH4 5LN: also in EH4 5EH4 5LP: also in EH4 5EH4 5LR: also in EH4 5EH4 5LS: also in EH4 5EH4 5LT: also in EH4 5EH4 5LU: also in EH4 5EH4 5LW: also in EH4 5EH4 5LX: also in EH4 5EH4 5LY: also in EH4 5EH4 5LZ: also in EH4 5EH4 5NA: also in EH4 5EH4 5NB: also in EH4 5EH4 5ND: also in EH4 5EH4 5NE: also in EH4 5EH4 5NF: also in EH4 5EH4 5NH: also in EH4 5EH4 5NJ: also in EH4 5EH4 5NL: also in EH4 5EH4 5NP: also in EH4 5EH4 5NQ: also in EH4 5EH4 5NR: also in EH4 5EH4 5NS: also in EH4 5EH4 5NW: also in EH4 5 GP 1.8 kmGP 1.9 kmEdinburgh Gateway station 5.0 kmAlmond EH4 5ES Map of EH4 5ES and what is near it Map of EH4 5ES: its centre point, with the 205 other postcodes in the EH4 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 1 bus stop. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 1.8 kmAlmond EH4 5ES
  • EH4 5ES
  • Other postcodes in EH4 5: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 1 bus stop
  • 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 55.9794, longitude -3.2793)

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 EH4 5ES?

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 EH4 5ES?

None of the homes and businesses at EH4 5ES can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH4 5ES 0% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH4 5ES 0% 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 EH4 5ES?

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 EH4 5ES

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at EH4 5ES. 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 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to EH4 5ES?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH4 5ES is South Gyle Rail Station, 5.0 km away in a straight line.

  • South Gyle Rail Station Railway station 5.0 kmCycle
  • Edinburgh Gateway Rail Station Railway station 5.0 kmCycle

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

1 bus stop within 400 metres, the nearest Silverknowes Promenade, 107 m away.

More stations near EH4 5ES, 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 EH4 5ES?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH4 5ES, 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 EH4 5ES?

0 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH4 5ES, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 12 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
  • Charge Your Car Charging point · No details mapped 2.3 kmCycle
  • Shell Recharge Crewe Toll EV charging station Charging point · 50 chargers 3.0 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 EH4 5ES?

The nearest to the centre of EH4 5ES, in a straight line.

  • 26-28 Main Street 1.6 kmCycle
  • 65 Main Street 1.6 kmCycle
  • La Belle Court 1.8 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH4 5ES?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH4 5ES, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Boots UK, 58-60 Main Street Phone 0131 312 8600 1.6 kmCycle
  • Lp North Sixteen, 6 Macmillan Square Phone 0131 343 7610 1.8 kmCycle
  • Omnicare Pharmacy, 509 Queensferry Road Phone 0131 336 2861 2.3 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 EH4 5ES?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH4 5ES 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 EH4 5ES

Ward
Almond
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
July 2013

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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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

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All of EH4

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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