What's it like to live in Edinburgh?
An overview of Edinburgh around EH1 1YZ — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.
Overall area score
19/ 100
Lower
A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.
How Edinburgh scores
Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.
Environment
37/ 100
Moderate
What's around Edinburgh
Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.
Health & NHS
- GP surgeries1nearest Norham Surgery
- Dentists1nearest 21d Carlisle
- Pharmacies1nearest Boots
- Hospitals1nearest Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Getting around
- Bus stops3nearest Lawnmarket · 110 m
- Train stations3nearest Newcraighall · 4.1 miles
- Tram stops1nearest Saughton · 3.4 miles
Everyday amenities
- Food shops4nearest Edinburgh High Court · 80 m
- Restaurants & cafés4nearest Makars Gourmet Mash Bar · 50 m
- Pubs & bars4nearest Deacon Brodies Tavern · 80 m
- Parks & green spaces3nearest East Princes Street Gardens · 240 m
- Banks & ATMs3nearest Santander Edinburgh Hs · 350 m
Local context
Environmental and civic details recorded for Edinburgh in public datasets.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- Green space
- Low
- Ward
- City Centre
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- MP
- Chris Murray
Want the full picture on Edinburgh?
This is a summary. A full AreaSense report adds crime breakdowns, flood and planning risk, EPC, demographics and sold-price history — and compares areas side by side.
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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around EH1 1YZ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.