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EICR in EH5 (Granton)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Granton, including Almond, Forth, Inverleith. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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EH5 (Granton) in a nutshell

EH5 covers Granton, 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 EH5

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City of Edinburgh council area

EH5 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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Give your full postcode

EH5 stretches across Almond, Forth, Inverleith, so give your full postcode, not just 'EH5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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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 EH5

EH3 · New TownEH2 · New TownEH4 · Dean VillageEH6 · LeithEH1 · Old TownEH10 · Bruntsfield

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EH5 cover?

EH5 (Granton) includes the wards of Almond, Forth, Inverleith (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EH5?

Neighbouring districts include EH3 (New Town), EH2 (New Town), EH4 (Dean Village) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EH5?

About 9,348 households and 19,621 residents at the 2011 Census, across 636 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EH5 in?

EH5 sits in City of Edinburgh (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EH5 1
Areas covered
Granton 2
Active postcodes
636 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,348 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
19,621 2
Electoral wards
Almond, Forth, Inverleith 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Edinburgh North and Leith 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.