Portobello Road in the city of EDINBURGH
About Portobello Road
Portobello Road is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 1,314 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.
The street has the postcodes of EH8 7EL, EH8 7BG, EH8 7BB and EH8 7AY.
It is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 332.14 miles North from central London., 1.84 miles East from Edinburgh, 35.48 miles South from Dundee and 43.32 miles East from Glasgow.
PORTOBELLO ROAD is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
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Map of Portobello Road
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Postcodes for Portobello Road |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Portobello Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh East Address: 228 Willowbrae Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.68 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Royal Mile Address: 37 East Market Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.46 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile Address: 33 East Market Street, Old Town Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.49 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh � Royal Mile Address: 300 Cowgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.53 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Address: Picardy Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.55 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| McIntyres | 158 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh,EH15 1AH | |
| Warners Solicitors | 176 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1EX | Visit Website |
| Annan Solicitors & Estate Agents | 229 Portobello High Street,EH15 2AN | |
| GJ Hunter Solicitors | 26-28 Meadowbank Terrace,EH8 7AS | |
| Places for People | 1 West Kilnacre, Edinburgh, EH7 5BF | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Portobello Road | |
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| Latitude | 55.955281 |
| Longitude | -3.146429 |
| OS Easting (X): | 328425 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 674172 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT284742 |
Roads that have a Junction with Portobello Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Willowbrae Road (A1) | junction |
| Piershill Place (A1140) | pseudo node |
| Piershill Square West | junction |
| Piershill Place (A1140) | pseudo node |
| Piershill Place (A1140) | junction |
| Piershill Square East | junction |
| Piershill Square East | junction |
| Piersfield Terrace (A1140) | junction |
| Wakefield Avenue | junction |
| Goff Avenue | junction |
| Telferton | junction |
| Bryce Avenue | junction |
| Kekewich Avenue | junction |
| Parker Road | junction |
| Sydney Terrace | junction |
| Moira Park | junction |
| Christiemiller Avenue | junction |
| Fishwives' Causeway | junction |
| Craigentinny Crescent | junction |
| Craigentinny Avenue | junction |
| Piersfield Terrace (A1140) | junction |
| Seafield Road East (A199) | junction |
| Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199) | junction |
| Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199) | junction |
| King's Road | junction |
| Seafield Road East (A199) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:43 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 13 November 2024 at 05:00 (7.84 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.9°C (94.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00104596, S00104598 & S00107189 |
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| ONS Area Name | Migrant Commuters, Urban Cultural Mix & Transitional Eastern European Neighbourhoods |
| LSOA Code: | S01008746 &S01008745 |
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| LSOA Name: | Northfield and Piershill - 04 &Northfield and Piershill - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 6a &3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001635 |
| MSOA Name: | Northfield and Piershill |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Portobello Rd |
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| 40/42 Pierfield Terrace, Portobello Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7BJ |
| 01316572199 |
| Distance: 0.18 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Portobello Rd |
| Morrisons Edinburgh - Portobello Road |
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| Portobello Road, Edinburgh EH8 7EF |
| 0131 661 5661 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Edinburgh - Portobello Road |
| Tesco Willowbrae Rd Esso Express |
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| 226 Willowbrae Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 7NG |
| 0345 677 9248 |
| Distance: 0.66 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Willowbrae Rd Esso Express |
| Sainsburys Meadowbank |
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| Unit 9-10 Moray Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5TS |
| 0131 656 9377 |
| Distance: 0.75 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Meadowbank |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
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 East |
| 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: Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Portobello High School
Address: Portobello High School, 1 Milton Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3BY
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 0131 669 2324
Holy Rood RC High School
Address: Holy Rood RC High School, 55 Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh, EH15 3ST
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 0131 661 5871
Scotland Primary Schools
Towerbank Primary School
Address: Towerbank Primary School, Figgate Bank, Edinburgh, EH15 1HX
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 0131 669 1551
St John's RC Primary School
Address: St John's RC Primary School, 18 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1NE
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 0131 669 1363
Duddingston Primary School
Address: Duddingston Primary School, 70a Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1SW
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 0131 669 5092
Parsons Green Primary School
Address: Parsons Green Primary School, 60 Meadowfield Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 7LU
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 0131 661 4459
Craigentinny Primary School
Address: Craigentinny Primary School, 4 Loganlea Drive, Edinburgh, EH7 6LR
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 0131 661 2749
St Ninian's RC Primary School
Address: St Ninian's RC Primary School, 150 Restalrig Road South, Edinburgh, EH7 6JA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3431
The Royal High Primary School
Address: The Royal High Primary School, 61 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, EH8 7RX
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 0131 669 3200
Hermitage Park Primary School
Address: Hermitage Park Primary School, 9 Hermitage Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8HD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2952
St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith), 30 Links Gardens, Edinburgh, EH6 7JG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 0131 554 7291
Lorne Primary School
Address: Lorne Primary School, 7 Lorne Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8QS
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2308
Royal Mile Primary School
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Abbeyhill Primary School
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Leith Walk Primary School
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Findlay House | Seafield Street, Edinburgh | EH6 7LG | 1.40 Km | View Directions |
| Inchkeith House | 137 Leith Walk, Edinburgh | EH6 8NP | 2.22 Km | View Directions |
| Ballenden House | 28/32 Howden Street, Edinburgh | EH8 9HL | 2.54 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICE | 15 Earlston Place, Edinburgh | EH7 5SU | 1.30 Km | View Directions |
| 100-102 EASTER ROAD | Edinburgh | EH7 5RH | 1.62 Km | View Directions |
| DENTAL SURGERY 2 | 22 Brunton Place, Edinburgh | EH7 5EJ | 1.69 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BARONSCOURT SURGERY
Address: 89 NORTHFIELD BROADWAY, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 7RX
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 575444
ST TRIDUANA'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 54 MOIRA PARK, EDINBURGH, EH7 6RU
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 573341
RESTALRIG PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 ALEMOOR CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6UJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 542110
BRUNTON PLACE SURGERY
Address: 9 BRUNTON PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 5EG
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 575545
DURHAM ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 25 DURHAM ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 1NY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 691153
LINKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4 HERMITAGE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 8BW
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 541036
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Carfields Ltd | 173 Piersfield Terrace, Edinburgh | EH8 7BT | 0131 6698109 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 29-31 Parsons Green Terrace, Edinburgh | EH8 7AF | 0131 661 3591 | View Directions | |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 100 Craigentinny Road, Edinburgh | EH7 6RN | 0131 661 2523 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 1.63 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.
Brunstane Station is 1.97 miles away.
Address: Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NG
Brunstane is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Brunstane Station is an unstaffed station.