City · City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Population 470,436 · Postcode EH1 · Scotland
Population: Built-up area, Census 2022 · What each figure covers
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Where the figures come from
- Edinburgh built-up areaBroadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of EdinburghFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Broadband214.9 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▲+29% notably above national averageEdinburgh built-up areaView coverage →
Schools118 schools82 primary, 22 secondary, 12 special, 2 other · with pupil numbersEdinburgh built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene87% pass3556 of 4091 businesses pass (Scotland's scheme)▼-6% below national averageEdinburgh built-up areaView ratings →
Businesses59,630Top: Professional services, Real estate, Retail & wholesale▲+51% well above national averageEdinburgh built-up areaView directory →
Planning4,071Within 5 km, 12 months · 270 in last 30 days · 2732 pending · 914 approved · Edinburgh councilWithin 5 km of EdinburghView applications →
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