Postcode report
Is EH9 1DQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About EH9 1DQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
EH9 1DQ 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 EH9 1DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 85/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EH9 1DQ are safety and health, 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 EH9 1DQ is based on Marchmont West. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near EH9 1DQ, 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 EH9 1DQ can compare 10 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 3 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 EH9 1DQ 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.
Local change around EH9 1DQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EH9 1DQ
Is EH9 1DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 85/100 (top 1% 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 EH9 1DQ?
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 EH9 1DQ?
10 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 EH9 1DQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What are typical property prices in EH9 1DQ?
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 EH9 1DQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.