edinburgh EH20 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH20)

The EH20 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of Midlothian, and contains a total of 265 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the EH20 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 Midlothian Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in EH20 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 EH20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

EH20 is a postcode located in the Edinburgh District which covers the areas belonging to south east Edinburgh within the Midlothian district. It includes the suburbs of Fairmilehead, Gyle, Slateford, Baberton, Chesser, Bavelaw and Juniper Green.

Fairmilehead was developed shortly after World War II and offered large family homes with gardens contrasting the townhouses of adjacent Slateford. It is to the east of the Water of Leith, between Juniper Green and Slateford, and the main road through Fairmilehead is St John's Road, which joins with the A702. It has several local convenience stores and is home to the Cameron Toll shopping centre, as well as other small independent retailers and convenience stores. Fairmilehead is still a popular residential area, with its excellent transport links, community facilities, shops and green spaces.

Gyle is located to the west of the Water of Leith and borders the River Almond. Gyle's centerpiece is a large rectangular shopping centre, The Gyle Shopping Centre, consisting of a range of retail stores, restaurants, café and services. Other local amenities include pubs, convenience stores, smaller independent retailers and a library.

Slateford is the northern-most suburb in the postcode boundary and is well connected by major roads and bus routes. It is home to three railway platforms, Slateford Railway Station, and has had an influx of new housing.

Baberton is situated to the east of the Water of Leith and has a low population with some pockets of semi-detached housing. Houses typically have large gardens, which contrast to the urbanisation of Chesser, situated to the south of the Water of Leith.

Chesser is a mainly residential suburb and is home to a mix of housing, from large semi-detached villas, to terraces and blocks of flats. Along with the retail park, Chesser house several local amenities, such as a large supermarket, a handful of independent convenience stores, a post office, pubs and small retailers.

Bavelaw is a small, quiet suburban village located south of the Water of Leith and is surrounded by green areas open to the public. Bavelaw boasts its own village hall and a local hotel, as well as two popular local pubs.

The final settlement within the EH20 postcode boundary is Juniper Green, a quiet rural village located to the south-west of Edinburgh city centre and north of the Water of Leith. Juniper Green has several small shops, a café, post office and two traditional local pubs, as well as some larger commercial outlets. There are several public buildings in the village too; including a primary school, a library and a medical practice.

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