EH12 8AH is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AH) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EH which means Edinburgh.
- Postal District. In our case EH12.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AH.
The regional mail center for the post area EH is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EH12 8AH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH12 8AH postcode have the street address of Forrester Road
EH12 8AH is within the city of EDINBURGH.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.9447965491 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.28768575627 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensferry | 5.40 | WNW | 302.45 |
| Broxburn | 7.09 | W | 264.18 |
| Loanhead | 7.13 | SE | 130.57 |
| Inverkeithing | 7.31 | NW | 324.16 |
| Burntisland | 8.19 | NNE | 14.69 |
| Penicuik | 8.20 | SSE | 162.41 |
| Dalkeith | 8.93 | ESE | 115.77 |
| Musselburgh | 9.26 | E | 90.74 |
| Livingston | 9.91 | WSW | 244.99 |
| Cowdenbeath | 11.76 | N | 349.35 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Corstorphine
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 8.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | W 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 99.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
EH12 8AH has an average download speed of 99.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
743 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
67% of postcodes (791,595) have slower broadband speeds.
33% of postcodes (392,303) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
EH12 8AH has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.
72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Carrick Knowe Primary School
Address: Carrick Knowe Primary School, Lampacre Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7HU
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 0131 334 4505
St Andrew's Fox Covert RC Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Fox Covert RC Primary School, Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 8PG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 0131 339 2383
Fox Covert Primary School
Address: Fox Covert Primary School, Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 8PG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 0131 339 3749
East Craigs Primary School
Address: East Craigs Primary School, 79 Craigmount Brae, Edinburgh, EH12 8XF
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 0131 339 7115
Corstorphine Primary School
Address: Corstorphine Primary School, 62 Corstorphine High Street, Edinburgh, EH12 7SY
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 0131 334 3865
Gylemuir Primary School
Address: Gylemuir Primary School, 10 Wester Broom Place, Edinburgh, EH12 7RT
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 334 7138
Scotland Secondary Schools
St Augustine's High School
Address: St Augustine's High School, 208 Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9AD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 0131 334 6801
Craigmount High School
Address: Craigmount High School, 59 Craigs Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8NH
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 339 6823
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - GYLE CENTRE)
Address: GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 9JR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 4.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
LADYWELL MEDICAL CENTRE (EAST)
Address: 26 FEATHERHALL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7UN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 345000
LADYWELL MEDICAL CENTRE (WEST)
Address: LADYWELL ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7TB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 343602
BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE EAST CRAIGS
Address: 10 BUGHTLIN MARKET, EAST CRAIGS, EDINBURGH, EH12 8XP
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 396670
PARKGROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22B PARKGROVE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH4 7NX
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 126600
MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 35 SAUGHTON CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 5SS
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 372166
WHINPARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WHINPARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 SAUGHTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH11 3RA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 557999
Transport Links
Train Stations
Edinburgh Gateway
Address: Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF
Postcode: EH12 9GF
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.28 miles
South Gyle
Address: South Gyle station, South Gyle Road, South Gyle, City of Edinburgh, EH12 9EU
Postcode: EH12 9EU
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 0.74 miles
Haymarket
Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Postcode: EH12 5EY
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.68 miles
Slateford
Address: Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BX
Postcode: EH14 1BX
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.12 miles
Kingsknowe
Address: Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JX
Postcode: EH14 2JX
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.96 miles
Wester Hailes
Address: Wester Hailes station, Harverster Way, Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh, EH14 3AQ
Postcode: EH14 3AQ
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.11 miles
Edinburgh Park
Address: Edinburgh Park station, Cultins Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 4DF
Postcode: EH11 4DF
Line: North Clyde Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.42 miles
Edinburgh
Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Postcode: EH1 1BB
Line: East Coast Main Line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|Borders Railway|West Coast Main Line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.88 miles
Curriehill
Address: Curriehill station, off Curriehill Road, Currie, City of Edinburgh, EH14 4AA
Postcode: EH14 4AA
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.28 miles
Dalmeny
Address: Dalmeny station, Station Road, Dalmeny, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9JU
Postcode: EH30 9JU
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|Fife Circle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.63 miles
Kirknewton
Address: Kirknewton station, Station Road, Kirknewton, West Lothian, EH27 8BP
Postcode: EH27 8BP
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.82 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh West |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Christine Jardine |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Manse Road, EDINBURGH, EH12 7SN | 0.28 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Gyle Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH12 9JU | 1.75 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 2.36 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Aldi, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DF | 2.42 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Cramond Road South, EDINBURGH, EH4 6AA | 2.55 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 2.74 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 2.92 miles | Directions to Edinburgh Airport |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 3.48 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 3.86 miles | Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, EDINBURGH, EH12 8HW | 0.39 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, EDINBURGH, EH12 8HW |
| McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL | 1.96 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gorgie Park Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QL |
| McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 1.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, New Market Road, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ |
| McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF | 2.21 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 1.47 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 1.99 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 3.19 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 3.76 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 3.77 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |