EH7 postcode

Broadband in EH7 5AE

Leith Walk, City of Edinburgh

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

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 Sage MitchellData 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 EH7 5AE 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 EH7 5AE

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at EH7 5AE

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

99%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

0%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · Data at local authority area level

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: S01014850

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

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · City of Edinburgh

A
30%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
15%£2,071
E
5%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for City of Edinburgh, 2024/25

VOA 2025

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Living near EH7 5AE

This is the area guide for EH7 5AE, located in Leith Walk (City of Edinburgh). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point.

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.

0 crimes were reported near EH7 5AE in the most recent month. The level is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level.

Flood risk at EH7 5AE is rated Unknown. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information.

The most common council tax band near EH7 5AE is Band C. The billing authority is City of Edinburgh.

Coverage data includes EE,O2,Three,Vodafone.

Suitability scores for EH7 5AE: 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.

Before making a decision, visit in person. Check the commute. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for EH7 5AE in Leith Walk. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. If you are comparing areas, check the district hub page for wider context.

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 EH7 5AE

What are the broadband speeds available at EH7 5AE?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at EH7 5AE. Maximum download speeds reach 300 Mbps Mbps.

What is the average house price near EH7 5AE?

No recent house price data is available for EH7 5AE.

What is the flood risk for properties at EH7 5AE?

EH7 5AE has a Unknown flood risk rating. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the EH7 5AE area?

School data for EH7 5AE is being updated. Check the Get Information About Schools service for the latest.

How does crime rate in EH7 5AE compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is EH7 5AE for remote working?

EH7 5AE scores 95/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at EH7 5AE?

Mobile coverage data for EH7 5AE is being updated. Check Ofcom coverage maps for the latest.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near EH7 5AE?

EPC data for EH7 5AE is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at EH7 5AE?

The most common council tax band near EH7 5AE is Band C. The billing authority is City of Edinburgh.

How accessible are GP surgeries near EH7 5AE?

GP surgery data for EH7 5AE is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near EH7 5AE?

Transport data for EH7 5AE is being updated.

Is EH7 5AE a suitable area for families?

EH7 5AE scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at EH7 5AE?

Air quality data for EH7 5AE is being updated.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from EH7 5AE?

EV charging data for EH7 5AE is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at EH7 5AE?

Full fibre availability at EH7 5AE is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

EH7 5AE

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

S01014850

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