edinburgh EH15 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH15)

The EH15 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of Midlothian, and contains a total of 790 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the EH15 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 EH15 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 EH15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

EH15 is an postcode area in the north east of Scotland that covers Musselburgh, Wallyford, Inveresk, Craigmillar, Duddingston, Portobello, Joppa and parts of Gilmerton, Prestonpans, offshoots of the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian.

Located on the southern border of the Firth of Forth, EH15 covers both urban and rural localities. Its northern boundary follows the Firth of Forth, while to the west is Prestonpans, to the east is the sea, and to the south is the county border with East Lothian.

The postcode area is predominantly residential, and there is a range of property stock in the area. This includes terraced, semi-detached and detached housing, as well as some apartments, with prices tending to be lower than in other nearby postcode areas, such as EH9 and EH16.

Residents in EH15 have access to a number of parks and green spaces, including Musselburgh Common, Joppa Shore, and a number of smaller public and private parks. The area is also home to the historic Brunton Theatre and Musselburgh Old Course, the oldest golf course in the world still in use.

EH15 is well-served by public transport, with regular bus and rail services providing connnection to East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh city centre. The Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Gateway Station are also located nearby.

The postcode has a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities, including cinemas, bars, restaurants, pubs, cafes, leisure centres, retail parks and shopping centres. Popular attractions in the area include Musselburgh Racecourse, Fisherrow Links, and the John Gray Centre, a museum dedicated to the history of Musselburgh.

The postcode also has some excellent schools locally, including Musselburgh Grammar School, Loretto School, Musselburgh Burgh, Portobello High School and Pinkie St Peter's Primary. All schools in the area have been assessed by the Scottish Government as performing above the national average.

With its proximity to both Edinburgh and East Lothian, the EH15 postcode provides a wide range of amenities, excellent transport links, and good educational facilities, making it an attractive residential area for families and professionals.

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