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Covering Liberton, Cameron Toll, Craigmillar, Niddrie, including Dalkeith, Liberton/Gilmerton, Portobello/Craigmillar. Find plumbers nearby.

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EH16 (Liberton) in a nutshell

EH16 covers Liberton, Cameron Toll, Craigmillar, Niddrie, 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 EH16

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Two councils in one district

EH16 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

EH16 stretches across Dalkeith, Liberton/Gilmerton, Portobello/Craigmillar and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'EH16', 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 plumbing compliance checks? 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

  • Repairing Standard: water, heating and sanitation in proper working order.
  • Legionella: a risk assessment is required.

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

Next door to EH16

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EH16 cover?

EH16 (Liberton, Cameron Toll, Craigmillar, Niddrie) includes the wards of Dalkeith, Liberton/Gilmerton, Portobello/Craigmillar, Southside/Newington (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EH16?

Neighbouring districts include EH17 (Gilmerton), EH8 (Southside), EH9 (Marchmont), EH20 (Loanhead), EH7 (Leith) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EH16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EH16?

About 12,639 households and 29,591 residents at the 2011 Census, across 892 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EH16 in?

EH16 sits in City of Edinburgh, Midlothian (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh South, Midlothian.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EH16 1
Areas covered
Liberton, Cameron Toll, Craigmillar, Niddrie 2
Active postcodes
892 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,639 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
29,591 2
Electoral wards
Dalkeith, Liberton/Gilmerton, Portobello/Craigmillar, Southside/Newington 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh South, Midlothian 4
Local authority
City of Edinburgh, Midlothian 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Edinburgh locality)
2.9% 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.