EH5 3BL postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
EH5 3BL is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Forth ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EH5 3BL is, and what is near it
- EH5 3BL
- Other postcodes in EH5 3: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 12 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 55.9794, longitude -3.1984)
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 EH5 3BL?
- 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 North and LeithParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Tracy Gilbert (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Tracy Gilbert
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 EH5 3BL?
Every home and business at EH5 3BL 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 EH5 3BL?
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
Where is the nearest station to EH5 3BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH5 3BL is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.1 km away in a straight line.
- Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 3.1 kmCycle
- Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
- Newhaven (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 600 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Craighall Road, 31 m away.
More stations near EH5 3BL, 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 EH5 3BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH5 3BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- The Long House Surgery Phone 0131 552 4919 400 mWalk
- Bangholm Medical Centre Phone 0131 552 7676 750 mWalk
- Summerside Medical Practice Phone 0131 554 3533 850 mWalk
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 EH5 3BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH5 3BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- FOR:EV Charging point · 4 chargers 350 mWalk
- Source EV Charging point · 12 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
- Evolt Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 1.3 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH5 3BL?
The nearest to the centre of EH5 3BL, in a straight line.
- The Trinity Dentist 1.1 kmWalk
- 116 Ocean Drive 1.1 kmWalk
- Be Dental Ltd 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH5 3BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH5 3BL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Gam Stuart, 37 South Trinity Road Phone 0131 552 3183 900 mWalk
- Gam Stuart, 1 Lindsay Road Phone 0131 554 2258 950 mWalk
- Boots UK, 123 Ferry Road Phone 0131 554 1394 1.0 kmWalk
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 EH5 3BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH5 3BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- BDW Veterinary Surgeons Phone +44 131 553 6017 900 mWalk
- Dundas Veterinary Group Phone +44 131 551 1407 1.3 kmCycle
- Braid Vets Phone +44 131 553 1366 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 EH5 3BL
- Ward
- Forth
- 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
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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