EH4 6AA postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH4 6AA 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 January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses can get it. City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station South Gyle 3.7 km in a straight line MP Christine Jardine Liberal Democrat, Edinburgh West Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH4 6AA is, and what is near it

Map of EH4 6AA and what is near it Map of EH4 6AA: its centre point, with the 202 other postcodes in the EH4 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 11 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. EH4 6AB: also in EH4 6EH4 6AD: also in EH4 6EH4 6AE: also in EH4 6EH4 6AF: also in EH4 6EH4 6AG: also in EH4 6EH4 6AH: also in EH4 6EH4 6AJ: also in EH4 6EH4 6AL: also in EH4 6EH4 6AN: also in EH4 6EH4 6AP: also in EH4 6EH4 6AQ: also in EH4 6EH4 6AR: also in EH4 6EH4 6AW: also in EH4 6EH4 6JF: also in EH4 6EH4 6JG: also in EH4 6EH4 6JH: also in EH4 6EH4 6JQ: also in EH4 6EH4 6JR: also in EH4 6EH4 6SA: also in EH4 6EH4 6SB: also in EH4 6EH4 6SD: also in EH4 6EH4 6SE: also in EH4 6EH4 6SG: also in EH4 6EH4 6SH: also in EH4 6EH4 6SJ: also in EH4 6EH4 6SL: also in EH4 6EH4 6SN: also in EH4 6 2 places, 1.1–4.0 kmGP 1.4 kmAlmond EH4 6AA Map of EH4 6AA and what is near it Map of EH4 6AA: its centre point, with the 202 other postcodes in the EH4 6 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 11 bus stops, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Almond EH4 6AA
  • EH4 6AA
  • Other postcodes in EH4 6: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 11 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 55.9668, longitude -3.2760)

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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after EH4 6AA?

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 6AA?

Every home and business at EH4 6AA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)100% can get it

City of Edinburgh: 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)100% can get it

City of Edinburgh: 98%

The line marks the figure across City of Edinburgh.

Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcode

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 6AA?

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 6AA

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH4 6AA. 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 EH4 6AA?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH4 6AA is South Gyle Rail Station, 3.7 km away in a straight line.

  • South Gyle Rail Station Railway station 3.7 kmCycle
  • Edinburgh Gateway Rail Station Railway station 4.0 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 Barnton Avenue, 29 m away.

More stations near EH4 6AA, 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 6AA?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH4 6AA, 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 6AA?

0 within 1 km 6 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH4 6AA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Charge Your Car Charging point · No details mapped 1.1 kmWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 12 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
  • Smart Charge Charging point · No details mapped 2.3 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 6AA?

The nearest to the centre of EH4 6AA, in a straight line.

  • 26-28 Main Street 250 mWalk
  • La Belle Court 400 mWalk
  • 65 Main Street 450 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near EH4 6AA?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH4 6AA, 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 350 mWalk
  • Omnicare Pharmacy, 509 Queensferry Road Phone 0131 336 2861 1.4 kmCycle
  • The Red Band Chemical Co, 22 Hillhouse Road Phone 0131 332 3602 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 EH4 6AA?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH4 6AA 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 6AA

Ward
Almond
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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