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EICR in EH7 (Leith)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Leith, Restalrig, Craigentinny, including Almond, City Centre, Craigentinny/Duddingston. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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EH7 (Leith) in a nutshell

EH7 covers Leith, Restalrig, Craigentinny, 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 EH7

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City of Edinburgh council area

EH7 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

EH7 stretches across Almond, City Centre, Craigentinny/Duddingston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'EH7', 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EH7 cover?

EH7 (Leith, Restalrig, Craigentinny) includes the wards of Almond, City Centre, Craigentinny/Duddingston, Inverleith, Leith Walk (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EH7?

Neighbouring districts include EH8 (Southside), EH6 (Leith), EH1 (Old Town), EH2 (New Town) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EH7?

About 18,684 households and 34,265 residents at the 2011 Census, across 778 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EH7 in?

EH7 sits in City of Edinburgh (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EH7 1
Areas covered
Leith, Restalrig, Craigentinny 2
Active postcodes
778 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,684 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,265 2
Electoral wards
Almond, City Centre, Craigentinny/Duddingston, Inverleith, Leith Walk 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh 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.