edinburgh EH17 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH17)

The EH17 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of Midlothian, and contains a total of 565 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the EH17 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 EH17 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 EH17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

EH17 is a post code district located to the south east of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is based on the town of Loanhead, lying approximately 8 miles south of the centre of the city. It is part of the Edinburgh city council area and is home to the villages of Gilmerton and Bilston and the civil parish of Melville.

The area is in the Midlothian Council region, which is known for its picturesque countryside landscape and local attractions such as Rosslyn Chapel, Dalkeith Country Park and the National Mining Museum Scotland. It is also home to a selection of golf courses including The Loanhead Golf Club and The Glen Golf Club.

EH17 benefits from excellent transport links to the rest of Scotland with regular bus services to Edinburgh and surrounding areas. In addition, the postcode also has links to the A720 city by-pass which connects Edinburgh to the M8 motorway, allowing locals easy access to the rest of the country.

In terms of education, Loanhead Primary School, Loanhead Nursery and Loanhead Dementia Day Care Centre are just some of the schools located in EH17. The postcode also has some fantastic local amenities, such as supermarkets, restaurants, bars and banks. There are also a number of public parks, making outdoor activities such as walking and cycling an ideal way to spend some leisure time.

The area is also home to a range of businesses, including engineering, medical, IT and marketing companies. In terms of property, the area boasts a large selection of rental properties, from small flats to large family homes. Prices in the area vary but are generally very affordable and offer fantastic value for money.

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