edinburgh EH16 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH16)

The EH16 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of Midlothian, and contains a total of 1072 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the EH16 postcode area, including Balerno, Bathgate, Bo'Ness, Bonnyrigg, Broxburn, Currie, Dalkeith, Dunbar, East Linton, Edinburgh, Gorebridge, Gullane, Haddington, Heriot, Humbie, Innerleithen, Juniper Green, Kirkliston, Kirknewton, Lasswade, Linlithgow, Livingston, Loanhead, Longniddry, Musselburgh, Newbridge, North Berwick, Pathhead, Peebles, Penicuik, Prestonpans, Rosewell, Roslin, South Queensferry, Tranent, Walkerburn, West Calder, West Linton which come under the local authority of the Edinburgh, City of Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in EH16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EH16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

EH16 is a postcode in the Edinburgh district of Scotland, which primarily encompasses the Morningside area of the capital.

Located in the south of the city, this part of Edinburgh is considered one of Edinburgh's more affluent suburbs, with around 13,000 people living in the EH16 postcode area.

Many of the residents of the area are relatively well off and the housing stock is populated by larger homes than in other parts of Edinburgh. These properties, many of which boast impressive gardens, are popular with professionals, families, students and young professionals.

The area is home to several parks, including the Bruntsfield Links, which is said to be Edinburgh's oldest golf course, and the Meadows, which is a large park area popular with joggers, dog-walkers, cyclists and for barbecues.

The area also benefits from a variety of different retail and restaurant options, including chain and gourmet restaurants, boutique fashion outlets and supermarkets, making it a popular place to visit.

The area is well connected, with a number of bus routes, the Edinburgh Tram System and the Bruntsfield link connecting the area to the rest of the city, as well as train services to nearby city locations.

EH16 is also known for its vibrant nightlife scene, and is home to a number of pubs, bars, nightclubs and traditional live music venues. It is also home to the Venue, a prominent music venue that has hosted some big names in music and has its own studio for recording bands.

Edinburgh Universities have their main campuses in the EH16 postcode area. This includes the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, making this a cultural and educational centre in the capital.

All in all, EH16 is a great place to live, work and visit, with plenty of things to do and places to explore. It is an ideal location for those looking to experience the vibrancy of Edinburgh life, while being close enough to take advantage of the city's various attractions.

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