Postcode report
EH39 5GY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EH39 5GY: area rating, property, schools and local change
EH39 5GY is a postcode in North Berwick Coastal, East Lothian, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EH39 5GY, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EH39 5GY are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 EH39 5GY is based on IZ20. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near EH39 5GY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EH32 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £273k from 0 rolling sales, down 2.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EH39 5GY can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EH39 5GY 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 EH39 5GY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about EH39 5GY
Is EH39 5GY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% 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 EH39 5GY?
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 EH39 5GY?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in EH39 5GY?
The latest median sold price is £273k 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 EH39 5GY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.