EH3 postcode

Broadband in EH3 5LN

Leith Walk, City of Edinburgh

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Best speed300 Mbps
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 6 March 2026

Flood Risk

Unknown

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

300 Mbps

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 6 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

The best available speed at EH3 5LN is 300 Mbps. That covers your 14 Mbps estimate.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)0%
0%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at EH3 5LN

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at EH3 5LN

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

Schools data is currently unavailable.

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Flood risk

🟢

Flood risk: Unknown

This postcode is in undefined — unknown risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

Unknown

SEPA (Scotland - data not available via this API)

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR (England only) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: S01014890

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Council tax bands

Band distribution for City of Edinburgh

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

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Living near EH3 5LN

Looking at EH3 5LN in Leith Walk? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps Mbps. That is well above the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. 0% of connections can achieve 300 Mbps or faster.

Crime in the LSOA covering EH3 5LN totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level.

Flood risk at EH3 5LN is rated Unknown. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information.

Coverage data includes EE,O2,Three,Vodafone.

Suitability scores for EH3 5LN: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

Broadband availability varies by provider. Check coverage tools from BT, Virgin Media, and local operators. Compare contract lengths and total costs, not just headline speeds.

Leith Walk offers a mix of local amenities and residential properties. The character of the area is best judged by visiting in person.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for EH3 5LN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. Check back periodically as data updates. For area-wide trends, see the Leith Walk district page.

More local data is being added for this postcode

This page already has postcode-specific content, and more data-backed sections will appear as the remaining local datasets finish processing.

Frequently asked questions about EH3 5LN

What are the broadband speeds available at EH3 5LN?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at EH3 5LN. Maximum download speeds reach 300 Mbps Mbps.

What is the average house price near EH3 5LN?

No recent house price data is available for EH3 5LN.

What is the flood risk for properties at EH3 5LN?

EH3 5LN has a Unknown flood risk rating. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the EH3 5LN area?

School data for EH3 5LN is being updated. Check the Get Information About Schools service for the latest.

How does crime rate in EH3 5LN compare to other areas?

0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is EH3 5LN for remote working?

EH3 5LN scores 95/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at EH3 5LN?

Mobile coverage data for EH3 5LN is being updated. Check Ofcom coverage maps for the latest.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near EH3 5LN?

EPC data for EH3 5LN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at EH3 5LN?

Council tax band information for EH3 5LN is being updated.

How accessible are GP surgeries near EH3 5LN?

GP surgery data for EH3 5LN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near EH3 5LN?

Transport data for EH3 5LN is being updated.

Is EH3 5LN a suitable area for families?

EH3 5LN scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at EH3 5LN?

Air quality data for EH3 5LN is being updated.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from EH3 5LN?

EV charging data for EH3 5LN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at EH3 5LN?

Full fibre availability at EH3 5LN is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

EH3 5LN

Remote Worker

95

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Leith Walk

District

City of Edinburgh

Region

Constituency

LSOA

S01014890

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