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Covering Gilmerton, Moredun, Mortonhall, including Liberton/Gilmerton, Midlothian East, Midlothian West. Find Gas Safe registered engineers 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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Edinburgh run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Edinburgh: 78.9% mains gas onlyScotland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a gas safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- CO detector: where there's a fixed combustion appliance or flue.
- 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 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 heated by mains gas only (Edinburgh locality)
- 78.9% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.