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EPC in EH17 (Gilmerton)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Gilmerton, Moredun, Mortonhall, including Liberton/Gilmerton, Midlothian East, Midlothian West. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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EH17 (Gilmerton) in a nutshell

EH17 covers Gilmerton, Moredun, Mortonhall, in City of Edinburgh and Midlothian. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for EH17

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Two councils in one district

EH17 is split between City of Edinburgh and Midlothian. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

EH17 stretches across Liberton/Gilmerton, Midlothian East, Midlothian West, so give your full postcode, not just 'EH17', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Edinburgh, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Edinburgh: 23.6% private rented vs 12.9% Scotland
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: make a valid EPC available.
  • Minimum standards: proposed for private lets; check current status.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EH17 cover?

EH17 (Gilmerton, Moredun, Mortonhall) includes the wards of Liberton/Gilmerton, Midlothian East, Midlothian West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EH17?

Neighbouring districts include EH16 (Liberton), EH20 (Loanhead), EH18 (Lasswade), EH24 (Rosewell), EH8 (Southside) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH17 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EH17?

About 8,114 households and 18,560 residents at the 2011 Census, across 598 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EH17 in?

EH17 sits in City of Edinburgh, Midlothian (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South, Midlothian.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EH17 1
Areas covered
Gilmerton, Moredun, Mortonhall 2
Active postcodes
598 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,114 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,560 2
Electoral wards
Liberton/Gilmerton, Midlothian East, Midlothian West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Edinburgh South, Midlothian 4
Local authority
City of Edinburgh, Midlothian 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.