EH9 3DW postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
EH9 3DW is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the Southside/Newington ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh South parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since October 2014.
Where EH9 3DW is, and what is near it
- EH9 3DW
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- 6 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 55.9224, longitude -3.1724)
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 EH9 3DW?
- 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 SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Ian Murray (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Ian Murray
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 EH9 3DW?
Every home and business at EH9 3DW can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 EH9 3DW?
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 EH9 3DW
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at EH9 3DW. 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 EH9 3DW?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH9 3DW is Edinburgh Rail Station, 3.5 km away in a straight line.
- Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 3.5 kmCycle
- Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest West Mains Road, 237 m away.
More stations near EH9 3DW, 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 EH9 3DW?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH9 3DW, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Braefoot Medical Practice Phone 0131 667 2240 500 mWalk
- Dr A Comiskey and Partners Phone 0131 666 5160 500 mWalk
- Inchpark Surgery Phone 0131 666 2121 800 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 EH9 3DW?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH9 3DW, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 200 mWalk
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 200 mWalk
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 200 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 MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH9 3DW?
The nearest to the centre of EH9 3DW, in a straight line.
- 1 Liberton Brae 550 mWalk
- Southside Dental Care 550 mWalk
- Barbour Dental Practice 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH9 3DW?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH9 3DW, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots UK, 14 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Phone 0131 666 1111 700 mWalk
- Barrie Dear, 55a 57a Mayfield Road Phone 0131 667 1992 900 mWalk
- Omnicare Pharmacy, 102-104 Walter Scott Avenue Phone 0131 664 2363 1.1 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 EH9 3DW?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH9 3DW on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Braid Veterinary Hospital Phone +44 131 667 2478 200 mWalk
- The Cat Clinic Phone +44 131 466 7110 1.1 kmWalk
- West End Vets Phone +44 131 447 8323 2.3 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 EH9 3DW
- Ward
- Southside/Newington
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Edinburgh
- Rural or urban
- Large Urban Areas
- In use since
- October 2014
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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