Postcode report
EH16 5GT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EH16 5GT: area rating, property, schools and local change
EH16 5GT is a postcode in Southside/Newington, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EH16 5GT, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EH16 5GT are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EH16 5GT is based on Prestonfield. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near EH16 5GT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EH7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £294k from 0 rolling sales, up 0.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EH16 5GT can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EH16 5GT by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near EH16 5GT; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about EH16 5GT
Is EH16 5GT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EH16 5GT?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EH16 5GT?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EH16 5GT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What are typical property prices in EH16 5GT?
The latest median sold price is £294k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EH16 5GT?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.