EH6 5HE postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH6 5HE is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Leith 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.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at EH6 5HE can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Edinburgh 2.1 km in a straight line MP Tracy Gilbert Labour, Edinburgh North and Leith Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH6 5HE is, and what is near it

Map of EH6 5HE and what is near it Map of EH6 5HE: its centre point, with the 194 other postcodes in the EH6 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 20 bus stops (11 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 8 EV charging points (6 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. EH6 5AA: also in EH6 5EH6 5AD: also in EH6 5EH6 5AE: also in EH6 5EH6 5DE: also in EH6 5EH6 5DL: also in EH6 5EH6 5DN: also in EH6 5EH6 5DP: also in EH6 5EH6 5DS: also in EH6 5EH6 5DT: also in EH6 5EH6 5DU: also in EH6 5EH6 5DX: also in EH6 5EH6 5DY: also in EH6 5EH6 5EA: also in EH6 5EH6 5EE: also in EH6 5EH6 5EF: also in EH6 5EH6 5EG: also in EH6 5EH6 5EH: also in EH6 5EH6 5EQ: also in EH6 5EH6 5ER: also in EH6 5EH6 5ES: also in EH6 5EH6 5ET: also in EH6 5EH6 5EU: also in EH6 5EH6 5EX: also in EH6 5EH6 5EY: also in EH6 5EH6 5EZ: also in EH6 5EH6 5FN: also in EH6 5EH6 5FP: also in EH6 5EH6 5FQ: also in EH6 5EH6 5FW: also in EH6 5EH6 5HA: also in EH6 5EH6 5HB: also in EH6 5EH6 5HD: also in EH6 5EH6 5HG: also in EH6 5EH6 5HU: also in EH6 5EH6 5HW: also in EH6 5EH6 5HX: also in EH6 5EH6 5HY: also in EH6 5EH6 5JP: also in EH6 5EH6 5JQ: also in EH6 5EH6 5JR: also in EH6 5EH6 5JT: also in EH6 5EH6 5LA: also in EH6 5EH6 5LB: also in EH6 5EH6 5NA: also in EH6 5EH6 5ND: also in EH6 5EH6 5NF: also in EH6 5EH6 5NG: also in EH6 5EH6 5SD: also in EH6 5EH6 5SE: also in EH6 5EH6 5SF: also in EH6 5EH6 5SG: also in EH6 5 4 places, 300–600 m2 bus stops, 300–350 m2 bus stops, 350–400 mRolecEV 600 mEvolt 750 mLeith Walk EH6 5HE Map of EH6 5HE and what is near it Map of EH6 5HE: its centre point, with the 194 other postcodes in the EH6 5 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 20 bus stops (11 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 8 EV charging points (6 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. 3 places, 300 m–2.1 kmBus stop 350 mEvolt 750 mLeith Walk EH6 5HE
  • EH6 5HE
  • Other postcodes in EH6 5: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 20 bus stops
  • 8 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 55.9692, longitude -3.1742)

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 EH6 5HE?

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 EH6 5HE?

Every home and business at EH6 5HE can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH6 5HE 100% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH6 5HE 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 EH6 5HE?

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 EH6 5HE

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH6 5HE. 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 EH6 5HE?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH6 5HE is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.1 km away in a straight line.

  • Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 2.1 kmCycle
  • Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 3.8 kmCycle
  • Foot of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 250 mWalk

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

20 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Foot of the Walk, 66 m away.

More stations near EH6 5HE, 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 EH6 5HE?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH6 5HE, 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 EH6 5HE?

12 within 1 km 32 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH6 5HE, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 150 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
  • Enterprise Car Club Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 450 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 EH6 5HE?

The nearest to the centre of EH6 5HE, in a straight line.

  • 83 Leith Walk 100 mWalk
  • Newkirkgate Dental Care 250 mWalk
  • Great Junction Dental Practice 450 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near EH6 5HE?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH6 5HE, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

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 EH6 5HE?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH6 5HE 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 EH6 5HE

Ward
Leith
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.

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

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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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