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EICR in EH13 (Colinton)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Colinton, Oxgangs, including Colinton/Fairmilehead. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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EH13 (Colinton) in a nutshell

EH13 covers Colinton, Oxgangs, in City of Edinburgh. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for EH13

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City of Edinburgh council area

EH13 is in City of Edinburgh's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Edinburgh homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Edinburgh: 61.6% purpose-built flats, 2.9% converted/shared
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Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Edinburgh page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

Next door to EH13

EH11 · Haymarket StationEH14 · SlatefordEH10 · BruntsfieldEH12 · HaymarketEH4 · Dean VillageEH9 · Marchmont

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EH13 cover?

EH13 (Colinton, Oxgangs) includes the wards of Colinton/Fairmilehead (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EH13?

Neighbouring districts include EH11 (Haymarket Station), EH14 (Slateford), EH10 (Bruntsfield), EH12 (Haymarket) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH13 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EH13?

About 6,370 households and 14,638 residents at the 2011 Census, across 378 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EH13 in?

EH13 sits in City of Edinburgh (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EH13 1
Areas covered
Colinton, Oxgangs 2
Active postcodes
378 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,370 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,638 2
Electoral wards
Colinton/Fairmilehead 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Edinburgh South West 4
Local authority
City of Edinburgh 4
Households privately renting (Edinburgh locality)
23.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.