EH8 8BS Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about EH8 8BS postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

EH8 8BS is a residential postcode in N/A, N/A. EH8 8BS postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, EH8 8BS has 20 properties within its service area. EH8 8BS is located in City Centre, City of Edinburgh region with center coordinates 55.95233400, -3.17639100.

The population of EH8 8BS postcode is 74, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to EH postcode Area, EH8 District, and EH8 8 postcode Sector.

Sample Mailing Address For EH8 8BS Postcode
#House No/Name,
Whitefoord House , 53 Canongate , EDINBURGH , EH8 8BS

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 55.95233
Longitude -3.17639
Northing 673881
Easting 326639
Altitude 46 Meters
Grid Reference Code NT266738
Plus Code 9C7RXR2F+WC
Distance To Sea 2.23 mi

EH8 8BS postcode has center coordinates [55.95233,-3.17639]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 46 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #NT266738 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in EH8 8BS is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 17
Population 74
Rural / Urban Large urban area
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2611 / 6976
Census Output Area S00107203
Built Up Area N/A
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area Canongate, Southside and Dumbiedykes - 06
Middle Layer Output Super Area Canongate, Southside and Dumbiedykes

This location is a large urban area. According to 2011 census, 37.43% of the people in EH8 8BS is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area EH
Postcode District EH8
Postcode Sector EH8 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country Scotland
County N/A
District City of Edinburgh
Ward City Centre
Parish N/A
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Edinburgh East
Region Scotland
ITL Level 2 Eastern Scotland
ITL Level 3 City of Edinburgh

Amenities Available In EH8 8BS


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Edinburgh

Railway Station

Station Edinburgh
Distance To Station 0.46 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Scotland
Water Company Scottish Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In EH8 8BS


Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Data Not Available

Public Transport Near EH8 8BS


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament (o/s), Canongate, Holyrood
18.68 metres
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament (opp), Canongate, Holyrood
49.04 metres
Scottish Parliament
Holyrood Palace (at), Horse Wynd, Holyrood
160.64 metres
Holyrood Gait
MacDonald Hotel (opp), Holyrood Road, Canongate
173.17 metres
Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth Concourse (Stop 2), Holyrood Road, Canongate
176.08 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Edinburgh Rail Station
Edinburgh
739.24 metres
Haymarket Rail Station
Haymarket
2.73 km
Brunstane Rail Station
Brunstane
4.83 km
Slateford Rail Station
Slateford
5.07 km
Newcraighall Rail Station
Newcraighall
5.76 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Picardy Place
opp 12, Picardy Place, Edinburgh
819.13 metres
York Place (Edinburgh Trams)
York Place, Edinburgh
892.37 metres
McDonald Road
opp 40, Elm Row, Broughton
981.30 metres
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams)
St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
1.03 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)
Princes Street, Edinburgh
1.38 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport
11.70 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Scottish Parliament
Holyrood Place (before), Canongate, Holyrood
43.84 metres
Crown Plaza
North Bridge (at), High Street, Canongate
699.12 metres
Omni Centre
Playhouse (at), Leith Walk, Greenside
774.13 metres
Cowgate
Royal Mile (at), Blair Street, Old Town
805.14 metres
Nicolson Square
Surgeons Hall (North Side of Square), Nicolson Square, South Side
905.84 metres

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
Off Pier Place, Newhaven
3.54 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from EH8 8BS
(In Meters)
EH8 8JW 479.85
EH8 8BH 406.38
EH8 8AD 437.22
EH8 8FP 476.69
EH8 8FT 369.28
EH8 8DQ 401.47
EH8 8AF 496.00
EH8 8BJ 381.47
EH8 8FN 407.16
EH8 9TS 485.08

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in EH8 8BS through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and EH8 8BS just follow this link

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in N/A, N/A. View the map section for more details.

There are 17 properties in EH8 8BS as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach EH8 8BS follow this link.

Whitefoord House