EH6 7BF postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH6 7BF 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 April 2014.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at EH6 7BF can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Edinburgh 3.2 km in a straight line MP Tracy Gilbert Labour, Edinburgh North and Leith Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH6 7BF is, and what is near it

Map of EH6 7BF and what is near it Map of EH6 7BF: its centre point, with the 181 other postcodes in the EH6 7 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), 6 bus stops and 8 EV charging points (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH6 7AF: also in EH6 7EH6 7AH: also in EH6 7EH6 7AJ: also in EH6 7EH6 7BA: also in EH6 7EH6 7BD: also in EH6 7EH6 7BG: also in EH6 7EH6 7BH: also in EH6 7EH6 7BJ: also in EH6 7EH6 7BL: also in EH6 7EH6 7BN: also in EH6 7EH6 7BP: also in EH6 7EH6 7BQ: also in EH6 7EH6 7BS: also in EH6 7EH6 7BT: also in EH6 7EH6 7BW: also in EH6 7EH6 7BX: also in EH6 7EH6 7BY: also in EH6 7EH6 7BZ: also in EH6 7EH6 7DG: also in EH6 7EH6 7DJ: also in EH6 7EH6 7DL: also in EH6 7EH6 7DN: also in EH6 7EH6 7DP: also in EH6 7EH6 7DT: also in EH6 7EH6 7DW: also in EH6 7EH6 7DX: also in EH6 7EH6 7FA: also in EH6 7EH6 7FB: also in EH6 7EH6 7FD: also in EH6 7EH6 7FE: also in EH6 7EH6 7FY: also in EH6 7EH6 7HJ: also in EH6 7EH6 7HL: also in EH6 7EH6 7HN: also in EH6 7EH6 7HP: also in EH6 7EH6 7HR: also in EH6 7EH6 7HW: also in EH6 7EH6 7HY: also in EH6 7EH6 7HZ: also in EH6 7EH6 7JB: also in EH6 7EH6 7JE: also in EH6 7EH6 7JN: also in EH6 7EH6 7JP: also in EH6 7EH6 7JT: also in EH6 7EH6 7JU: also in EH6 7EH6 7JZ: also in EH6 7 Source EV 800 m2 EV charging points, 900–950 mLeith Surgery 950 mLeith EH6 7BF Map of EH6 7BF and what is near it Map of EH6 7BF: its centre point, with the 181 other postcodes in the EH6 7 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), 6 bus stops and 8 EV charging points (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. Leith EH6 7BF
  • EH6 7BF
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  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 6 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 55.9783, longitude -3.1662)

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 7BF?

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 7BF?

Every home and business at EH6 7BF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH6 7BF 100% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH6 7BF 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 7BF?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EH6 7BF.

Check the bin days for EH6 7BF on BinDayBuddy

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

Where is the nearest station to EH6 7BF?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH6 7BF is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.2 km away in a straight line.

  • Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle
  • Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 4.9 kmCycle
  • Port of Leith (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 0 mWalk

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

6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Leith Dock Office, 236 m away.

More stations near EH6 7BF, 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 7BF?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH6 7BF, 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 7BF?

9 within 1 km 26 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH6 7BF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Pod Point Charging point · 4 chargers 350 mWalk
  • Enterprise Car Club Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 400 mWalk
  • pod Point Charging point · 4 chargers 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 7BF?

The nearest to the centre of EH6 7BF, in a straight line.

  • (My) Dentist 450 mWalk
  • Edinburgh Dental Clinic 750 mWalk
  • Great Junction Dental Practice 850 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near EH6 7BF?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH6 7BF, 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 7BF?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH6 7BF 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 7BF

Ward
Leith
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
April 2014

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

EH6 7DL70 mEH6 7DJ80 mEH6 6JB90 mEH6 7DG90 mEH6 7BX130 mEH6 7BY150 m
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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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