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EH6 (Leith) in a nutshell
EH6 covers Leith, Newhaven, 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 EH6
City of Edinburgh council area
EH6 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 authorityGive your full postcode
EH6 stretches across Craigentinny/Duddingston, Forth, Leith and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'EH6', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards19 postcode districts to cover
Edinburgh spreads across 19 postcode districts, so when you ring round, check the pro actually covers your bit of the city.
Where's this from?
Doogal / ONSPD postcode districtsScotland 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.
Always double-check on mygov.scot.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does EH6 cover?
EH6 (Leith, Newhaven) includes the wards of Craigentinny/Duddingston, Forth, Leith, Leith Walk (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to EH6?
Neighbouring districts include EH7 (Leith), EH8 (Southside), EH1 (Old Town), EH99 (Scottish Parliament), EH2 (New Town) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in EH6?
About 20,892 households and 39,099 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,017 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is EH6 in?
EH6 sits in City of Edinburgh (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh North and Leith.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- EH6 Source: ONS Postcode Directory
- Areas covered
- Leith, Newhaven Source: Doogal
- Active postcodes
- 1,017 Source: Doogal / ONSPD
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 20,892 Source: Doogal
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 39,099 Source: Doogal
- Electoral wards
- Craigentinny/Duddingston, Forth, Leith, Leith Walk Source: postcodes.io
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh North and Leith Source: postcodes.io
- Local authority
- City of Edinburgh Source: postcodes.io
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