edinburgh EH53 Postcodes

Edinburgh (EH53)

The EH53 postcode area is located in the Edinburgh postcode town region, within the county of West Lothian, and contains a total of 272 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the EH53 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 West Lothian Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in EH53 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 EH53 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

EH53 is a postcode region in the Edinburgh district of Scotland. It covers an area of the city primarily consisting of residential settlements such as Bainfield, Broomhouse, Saughton, Saughtonhall and Gilmerton.

The area is served by a range of public transport services, including bus services from Edinburgh City Council and Virgin Trains. In addition, there are two railway stations—Wester Hailes and South Gyle—which are served by Scotrail services.

EH53 is home to a number of primary schools, including Stenhouse, Sighthill, Broomhouse and Gilmerton. In addition, there are several nurseries, a number of health care facilities including Gogarburn Medical Centre, and two libraries, Wester Hailes and Sighthill Library.

In terms of leisure activities, the area has plenty to offer, including a range of recreational areas such as Craigroyston Park, Gilmerton Community Garden and Saughton Park. There are also a number of sports facilities in the area, including Wester Hailes Sports Centre, which hosts a range of activities from indoor football to badminton.

The area is home to a number of local attractions, including Edinburgh & Lothian's Rural Life Centre and the Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, as well as a number of shops and restaurants for those in the area to enjoy.

In terms of culture, EH53 is a very diverse area, with a large number of minority and ethnic groups living in the area, as well as the majority Scottish population. The area also boasts several cultural centres and places of worship, such as the Hillend Centre and the Broomhouse Mosque, as well as several churches of different denominations including Baptist and Presbyterian.

EH53 is an area with much to offer, with its combination of residential areas and quality public transport, as well as its range of educational establishments, leisure activities, attractions and cultural diversity, making it a great place both to live and to visit.

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