Living in EH14: Liveability Score 72/100
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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EH14 scores 72 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 3666 green spaces within 2km.
Services
2 Outstanding, 37 Good out of 40 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 3 GP surgeries and 4 hospital facilities serve the area.
96% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 7/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,564/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Good transport links with regular public transport options.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 3,678 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
EH14 covers 1,012 active postcodes in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is EH14 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for EH14 at this time.
What are the schools like in EH14?
Schools in EH14 score 63/100. 2 Outstanding, 37 Good out of 40 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in EH14?
Broadband in EH14 scores 85/100. 96% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does EH14 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include EH91, EH13, EH11. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for EH14?
EH14 scores 72/100, rated "Good", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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