EH4 6AD postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
EH4 6AD 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.
Where EH4 6AD is, and what is near it
- EH4 6AD
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 10 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 55.9677, longitude -3.2773)
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 6AD?
- City of EdinburghCouncil City of Edinburgh: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in City of Edinburgh for 2026‑27: £1,626. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Edinburgh WestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Christine Jardine
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 6AD?
Every home and business at EH4 6AD can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
City of Edinburgh: 93%
City of Edinburgh: 98%
The line marks the figure across City of Edinburgh.
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 6AD?
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 daysSource: 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 6AD
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH4 6AD. 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 AgencySource: 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 6AD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH4 6AD 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.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Barnton Park, 80 m away.
More stations near EH4 6AD, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EH4 6AD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH4 6AD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Davidson's Mains Medical Centre Phone 0131 336 2291 500 mWalk
- Parkgrove Medical Practice Phone 0131 312 6600 1.2 kmWalk
- Muirhouse Medical Group Phone 0131 202 4444 1.5 kmCycle
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 6AD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH4 6AD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Charge Your Car Charging point · No details mapped 1.2 kmWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 12 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
- Smart Charge Charging point · No details mapped 2.4 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH4 6AD?
The nearest to the centre of EH4 6AD, in a straight line.
- 26-28 Main Street 350 mWalk
- La Belle Court 500 mWalk
- 65 Main Street 550 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH4 6AD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH4 6AD, 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 450 mWalk
- Omnicare Pharmacy, 509 Queensferry Road Phone 0131 336 2861 1.4 kmCycle
- Lp North Sixteen, 6 Macmillan Square Phone 0131 343 7610 1.5 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 6AD?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH4 6AD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Oak Tree Veterinary Centre Phone +44 131 539 7539 1.5 kmCycle
- Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons Phone +44 131 332 0458 1.7 kmCycle
- Westport Veterinary Clinic 2.1 kmCycle
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 6AD
- 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
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.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
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