EH8 7BY postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH8 7BY is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Craigentinny/Duddingston ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh 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 EH8 7BY can get it Across City of Edinburgh: 93% Nearest station Edinburgh 2.8 km in a straight line MP Chris Murray Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH8 7BY is, and what is near it

Map of EH8 7BY and what is near it Map of EH8 7BY: its centre point, with the 231 other postcodes in the EH8 7 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 19 bus stops (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. EH8 7BA: also in EH8 7EH8 7BB: also in EH8 7EH8 7BD: also in EH8 7EH8 7BE: also in EH8 7EH8 7BG: also in EH8 7EH8 7BJ: also in EH8 7EH8 7BL: also in EH8 7EH8 7BN: also in EH8 7EH8 7BP: also in EH8 7EH8 7BQ: also in EH8 7EH8 7BR: also in EH8 7EH8 7BS: also in EH8 7EH8 7BT: also in EH8 7EH8 7BU: also in EH8 7EH8 7BW: also in EH8 7EH8 7BX: also in EH8 7EH8 7EF: also in EH8 7EH8 7EH: also in EH8 7EH8 7EJ: also in EH8 7EH8 7EL: also in EH8 7EH8 7EN: also in EH8 7EH8 7EP: also in EH8 7EH8 7ER: also in EH8 7EH8 7ES: also in EH8 7EH8 7ET: also in EH8 7EH8 7EU: also in EH8 7EH8 7EY: also in EH8 7EH8 7EZ: also in EH8 7EH8 7HA: also in EH8 7EH8 7RU: also in EH8 7EH8 7RX: also in EH8 7EH8 7TP: also in EH8 7 2 places, 350–600 mBus stop 350 m2 places, 350 m–1.3 kmBrunstane station 3.0 kmCraigentinny/Duddingston EH8 7BY Map of EH8 7BY and what is near it Map of EH8 7BY: its centre point, with the 231 other postcodes in the EH8 7 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 19 bus stops (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Bus stop 400 mCraigentinny/Duddingston EH8 7BY
  • EH8 7BY
  • Other postcodes in EH8 7: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 19 bus stops
  • 2 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 55.9557, longitude -3.1429)

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 EH8 7BY?

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 EH8 7BY?

Every home and business at EH8 7BY can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH8 7BY 100% City of Edinburgh 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH8 7BY 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 EH8 7BY?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EH8 7BY.

Check the bin days for EH8 7BY 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 EH8 7BY?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH8 7BY is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.8 km away in a straight line.

  • Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 2.8 kmCycle
  • Brunstane Rail Station Railway station 3.0 kmCycle
  • Balfour Street (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 2.3 kmCycle

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

19 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Piersfield Terrace, 68 m away.

More stations near EH8 7BY, 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 EH8 7BY?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH8 7BY, 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 EH8 7BY?

2 within 1 km 31 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH8 7BY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • GeniePoint Charging point · 2 chargers 100 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
  • E.ON Drive Charging point · 6 chargers 1.1 kmWalk

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 EH8 7BY?

The nearest to the centre of EH8 7BY, in a straight line.

  • Meadowbank Dental Practice 1.5 kmCycle
  • 2 Southfield Loan 1.8 kmCycle
  • 100-102 Easter Road 1.8 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near EH8 7BY?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH8 7BY, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Red Band Chemical Co, 173 Piersfield Terrace Phone 0131 669 8109 100 mWalk
  • Martin John Green, 2/4 Piershill Place Phone 0131 661 3591 250 mWalk
  • Bestway National Chemists, 100 Craigentinny Road Phone 0131 661 2523 500 mWalk

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 EH8 7BY?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH8 7BY 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 EH8 7BY

Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
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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