Semple Street is a street located in Edinburgh. It uses the postcode EH3 8BL. The street has a length of approximately 199 metres.
The street is located within the City of Edinburgh Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 332.41 miles North West from central London., 0.68 miles West from Edinburgh, 36.73 miles South from Dundee and 40.84 miles East from Glasgow.
SEMPLE STREET is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
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Map of Semple Street
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Semple Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Haymarket Address: Torphichen Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.25 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Central Lauriston Place Address: 82 Lauriston Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.32 |
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3: Name:easyHotel Edinburgh Address: 125A Princes Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.47 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street Address: 122 - 123 Princes Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.48 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket Address: 24-26 Eglinton Cres, Edinburgh, EH12 5BY Telephone: 0871 984 6365 Visit Hotel Page |
0.59 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Clancys Solicitors | 89-91 Morrison Street, Edinburgh,EH3 8BU | Visit Website |
| Littlejohns ltd | 115 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JG | |
| Room With A View | 115 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JG | |
| JLL | Lochrin Quay Canal Walk, Edinburgh, EH3 9RH | |
| Aberdein Considine | 47 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Semple Street | |
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| Latitude | 55.944364 |
| Longitude | -3.208263 |
| OS Easting (X): | 324544 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 673023 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT245730 |
Roads that have a Junction with Semple Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Morrison Street (B700) | junction |
| Fountainbridge (A702) | junction |
| Fountainbridge (A702) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:40 |
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| Sunset | 15:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 22 December 2024 at 06:00 (5.34 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.0°C (77.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00106914 |
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| ONS Area Name | Students and Commuters |
| LSOA Code: | S01008659 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tollcross - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001620 |
| MSOA Name: | Tollcross |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Fountainbridge Express |
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| 135-137 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG |
| 0345 674 6444 |
| Distance: 0.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fountainbridge Express |
| Sainsburys Lothian Road Local |
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| 3 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8BH |
| 1312292471 |
| Distance: 0.12 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Lothian Road Local |
| Tesco Earl Grey St Express |
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| 32 Earl Grey St, Edinburgh, EH3 9BN |
| 0345 026 9713 |
| Distance: 0.13 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Earl Grey St Express |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Earl Grey Street Local |
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| 6 - 10 Earl Grey Street, Edingburgh, Scotland, EH3 9BN |
| 1312285476 |
| Distance: 0.15 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Edinburgh Earl Grey Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01890 | EDINBURGH FOUNTAINBRIDGE - ESFOU | P6 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.2 | 16.8 | 21.9 | Y | 8 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of City of Edinburgh |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh &EH1 1YJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0131 200 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Edinburgh South West |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: City Centre Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
James Gillespie's Primary School
Address: James Gillespie's Primary School, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1014
Bruntsfield Primary School
Address: Bruntsfield Primary School, 12 Montpelier, Edinburgh, EH10 4NA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 0131 229 1821
St Peter's RC Primary School
Address: St Peter's RC Primary School, 10 Falcon Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5742
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Dalry Primary School
Address: Dalry Primary School, 4 Cathcart Place, Dalry Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2JB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 0131 337 6086
Craiglockhart Primary School
Address: Craiglockhart Primary School, 90 Ashley Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 1RG
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 0131 337 1407
Roseburn Primary School
Address: Roseburn Primary School, 64 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 0131 337 6096
Balgreen Primary School
Address: Balgreen Primary School, 171 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AT
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 0131 337 6066
Scotland Secondary Schools
James Gillespie's High School
Address: James Gillespie's High School, 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1900
St Thomas Of Aquin's High School
Address: St Thomas Of Aquin's High School, 2-20 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9NH
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 0131 229 8734
Boroughmuir High School
Address: Boroughmuir High School, 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH11 1FL
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 0131 229 9703
Tynecastle High School
Address: Tynecastle High School, 17-19 McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0131 337 3488
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Cambridge Street Day Centre | 5/7 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh | EH1 2DY | 0.44 Km | View Directions |
| Edinburgh Dental Institute | 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.62 Km | View Directions |
| Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion | 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.62 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| CITY HEALTH CLINIC | Princes Exch. 9 Earl Grey St., Edinburgh | EH3 9BN | 0.22 Km | View Directions |
| EARL GREY DENTAL PRACTICE | 42 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9BN | 0.22 Km | View Directions |
| 40-44 LOCHRIN BUILDINGS | Gilmore Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9ND | 0.34 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
POLWARTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, 10 PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369898
GILMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369800
LEVEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369700
MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BROUGHAM PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9HW
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297709
WEST END MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 MANOR PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 7EB
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 255220
BRUNTSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 11 FORBES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 4EY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 286081
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 16-20 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9BN | 0131 2295700 | View Directions | |
| Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd | 2 Home Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9LY | 0131 229 7778 | View Directions | |
| Clear Pharmacy (GB) Ltd | 26 Brougham Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9JU | 0131 229 7948 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Haymarket Station is 0.41 miles away.
Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Haymarket is situated on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Haymarket Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Edinburgh Station is 0.95 miles away.
Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Edinburgh is situated on the 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.
Edinburgh Station is staffed on a full time basis.