Living in EH8: Liveability Score 75/100
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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EH8 scores 75 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 8076 green spaces within 2km.
Services
2 Outstanding, 31 Good out of 34 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 7 GP surgeries and 11 hospital facilities serve the area.
79% gigabit coverage; 95% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 7/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,564/year, typical EPC rating C. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Excellent public transport: well connected by rail, tube, and/or bus.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 9,588 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
EH8 covers 560 active postcodes in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is EH8 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for EH8 at this time.
What are the schools like in EH8?
Schools in EH8 score 68/100. 2 Outstanding, 31 Good out of 34 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in EH8?
Broadband in EH8 scores 45/100. 79% gigabit coverage; 95% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does EH8 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include EH7, EH1, EH9. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for EH8?
EH8 scores 75/100, 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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