EH5 3RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3RU) 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 EH5.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH5 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 EH5 3RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH5 3RU postcode have the street address of Lower Granton Road
EH5 3RU is within the city of EDINBURGH.
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| Latitude | 55.9799752025 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.20779233868 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burntisland | 5.58 | N | 349.56 |
| Kinghorn | 6.30 | NNE | 11.26 |
| Musselburgh | 6.66 | ESE | 112.65 |
| Loanhead | 7.44 | SSE | 161.90 |
| Queensferry | 7.67 | W | 273.49 |
| Dalkeith | 8.02 | SE | 142.03 |
| Inverkeithing | 8.17 | WNW | 295.38 |
| Prestonpans | 8.79 | E | 99.19 |
| Penicuik | 10.27 | S | 183.51 |
| Cowdenbeath | 10.54 | NNW | 330.07 |
| Broxburn | 10.64 | WSW | 252.78 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Granton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 46.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 47.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | N 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | W 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 88.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
EH5 3RU has an average download speed of 88.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
734 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
60% of postcodes (707,455) have slower broadband speeds.
40% of postcodes (476,452) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
EH5 3RU has an average upload speed of 10.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,002 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (312,529) have slower upload speeds.
73% of postcodes (865,110) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce (Parkside Primary)
Address: Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce (Parkside Primary), 139b Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01315535856
Trinity Primary School
Address: Trinity Primary School, 181 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4QA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2062
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Address: Holy Cross RC Primary School, Craighall Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4RE
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 0131 552 1972
Wardie Primary School
Address: Wardie Primary School, Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 0131 552 3896
Granton Primary School
Address: Granton Primary School, 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2DA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 0131 552 3987
Scotland Secondary Schools
Trinity Academy
Address: Trinity Academy, Craighall Avenue, Edinburgh, EH6 4RT
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 478 5050
Nearest Opticians
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
THE LONG HOUSE SURGERY
Address: THE LONG HOUSE, 73 EAST TRINITY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH5 3EL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 524919
BANGHOLM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 21-25 BANGHOLM LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH5 3AH
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 527676
SUMMERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SUMMERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 29B SUMMERSIDE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 4NY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 543533
LEITH MOUNT SURGERY
Address: 2 LINDSAY STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 4EG
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 611900
CREWE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 135 BOSWALL PARKWAY, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH5 2LY
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 525544
MILL LANE SURGERY
Address: 4 MILL LANE, EDINBURGH, EH6 6TL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 541274
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.05 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 2.40 miles
Brunstane
Address: Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NG
Postcode: EH15 2NG
Line: East Coast Main Line|Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.88 miles
Newcraighall
Address: Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QT
Postcode: EH21 8QT
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.43 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Tracy Gilbert |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of City of Edinburgh council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, 2 Sandpiper Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6NX | 1.16 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Morrisons, Crewe Road North, EDINBURGH, EH5 2XS | 2.00 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Broughton Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4EW | 2.03 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Aldi, Dock Street, EDINBURGH, EH6 6EY | 2.15 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Waterfront Broadway, EDINBURGH, EH5 1SA | 2.24 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 1.97 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 2.05 miles | Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 2.66 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 5.17 miles | Directions to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF | 1.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Telford Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2NF |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.94 miles | Directions to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 2.03 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 1.94 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 1.99 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 2.00 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 2.02 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 2.21 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |